Best 19 Spicy Black Eyed Peas Recipes

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Black-eyed peas, a versatile and nutritious legume, have been enjoyed for centuries across various cultures. With their distinctive black eye and nutty flavor, they make a delicious and budget-friendly addition to any meal. When infused with the bold flavors of spices, black-eyed peas transform into a tantalizing dish that caters to those with a taste for spice. This article delves into the realm of spicy black-eyed peas, providing a collection of the most delectable recipes that will ignite your taste buds and satisfy your cravings for a flavorful and satisfying meal. From traditional Southern-style preparations to global fusion dishes, these recipes showcase the culinary versatility of black-eyed peas, making them a perfect choice for a hearty and satisfying meal.

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SLOW COOKER SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Enjoy this easy crock pot recipe that's perfect for pot luck dinners and barbecues.

Provided by MJ46NY

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 6h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups water
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
8 ounces diced ham
4 slices bacon, chopped
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
salt, to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pour the water into a slow cooker, add the bouillon cube, and stir to dissolve. Combine the black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, ham, bacon, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to blend. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours until the beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 341.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced
5 cloves garlic, peeled
5 dried red chiles, broken up
2 bay leaves
1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 quart low-sodium chicken stock
2 tomatoes, quartered
1/4 bunch fresh thyme, leaves removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add bacon and render until crisp. Remove the bacon to the paper towel-lined plate. To the same pot with rendered bacon fat, add the garlic, chiles, bay leaves, and dried peas and stir to combine. Pour in the chicken stock and add the tomatoes. Simmer over medium-low heat for 1 hour until peas are tender.
  • Transfer about 1 to 2 cups of the peas to a blender and puree until smooth. Place the blended peas back into the pot and stir to incorporate. Add the thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Continue to cook for another 15 minutes. Place in a serving dish and dress the peas with the lemon juice, green onions, cilantro and bacon before serving

SPICY CHIPOTLE BLACK-EYED PEAS



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A very spicy and surprisingly flavorful way to prepare black-eyed peas in a slow-cooker. It's perfect for a New Year's party.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 8h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup chopped orange bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 (16 ounce) packages dry black-eyed peas
4 cups water
4 teaspoons vegetable bouillon base (such as Better Than Bouillon® Vegetable Base)
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped, sauce reserved
2 teaspoons liquid mesquite smoke flavoring
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a skillet; cook and stir the orange bell pepper, celery, carrot, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker; mix in the black-eyed peas, water, and vegetable base, stirring to dissolve the vegetable base. Stir in the chipotle peppers, about 1 tablespoon of the reserved adobo sauce (or to taste), liquid smoke, cumin, and black pepper.
  • Cook in the slow cooker on Low until the black-eyed peas are very tender and the flavors are blended, about 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 170.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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A wonderful Paula Deen recipe. You know us G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised In The South) were raised on black eyed peas. This is a wonderful recipe. Serve these over some rice with some cornbread, and I am home again!!

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas, washed
1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained (Rotel works well)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the bacon slices, until crisp.
  • Remove the bacon, crumble and set aside to use as a topping for the finished peas.
  • Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until tender.
  • Add the peas, diced tomatoes with green chiles, salt, chili powder, pepper, and water.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 min to an hour, or until the peas are tender.
  • Add additional water, if necessary.
  • Serve over rice with the crumbled bacon as a garnish.

SWEET AND SPICY SOUP WITH BLACK-EYED PEAS AND SWEET POTATO



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Contrasting the flavors of sweet (roasted red bell pepper and sweet potato), spicy (cayenne and crushed red pepper) and earthy (black eye peas) was the inspiration for this dish. Equally tasty whether served hot or cold.

Provided by amanda1432

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 26

½ red bell pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable broth
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 pinch dried thyme
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried rosemary
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch onion powder
1 pinch mustard powder
1 pinch cumin
1 pinch coriander
salt and cracked black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Set oven to broil. Brush red bell pepper lightly with olive oil, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Place sheet under broiler, and broil until pepper is blackened and blistered. Remove from broiler, and when cool enough to touch, peel skin. Chop pepper into bite-size pieces.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery, and garlic; cook until onion is soft and translucent.
  • Mix in water, vegetable broth, tomatoes, black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, and chopped bell pepper. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, and red pepper flakes. Add bay leaf, thyme, basil, oregano, and rosemary. Mix in garlic, onion, and mustard powders. Stir in cumin and coriander.
  • Bring contents to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, covered, until sweet potatoes begin to disintegrate, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and cracked pepper to taste. Stir in fresh parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 254.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

SPICY CREAMY CAJUN HAM AND BLACK EYED PEAS SALAD



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This dish is really different and really good. It's quick and easy to prepare and sure to become a favorite. Degree of spice can be adjusted based on your personal preference. A great alternative to ham and beans or pea salad! Serve with warm, crusty bread and a tomato salad. Use fresh or frozen corn.

Provided by Miss Amy

Categories     Salad     Beef and Pork Salad Recipes     Ham Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups fresh corn kernels
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
⅔ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the corn into a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the corn is fully cooked, about 2 minutes. Drain the corn in a colander set in the sink.
  • Mix together the warm corn, black-eyed peas, ham, celery, and onion in a salad bowl.
  • Whisk together the sour cream, ketchup, cilantro, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl until smooth. Stir the dressing lightly into the black-eyed pea mixture until thoroughly mixed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 516.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

BLACK-EYED PEAS SPICY STYLE



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A spicy twist on black-eyed peas.

Provided by Angela

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas with liquid
½ onion, chopped
minced jalapeno pepper to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium-size pot, combine black-eyed peas, onion, jalapeno peppers, and black pepper (to taste). Heat all ingredients to simmer, let cook 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 433.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Turn dried peas into an impressive side dish with a clever mix of spices and salsa.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb dried black-eyed peas (2 cups), sorted, rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup medium or hot chunky-style salsa

Steps:

  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except salsa.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
  • Stir in salsa. Cover; cook on High heat setting about 10 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SPICY HAM HOCKS AND BLACK-EYED PEAS



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You can serve this on rice or simply as a side dish. It's alittle bit spicy, but you might like to add some Tabasco or hot green pepper sauce to give it a little more punch. I do.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Ham

Time 2h33m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 lb smoked ham hock
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 carrots, diced
1 -3 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Place black-eyed peas in a large deep pan.
  • Cover with enough water to be about 2-inches deep over peas.
  • Bring to a boil, boil 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Cover and allow to sit for 1 hour.
  • Drain water off of black-eyed peas.
  • Add the broth, 2 cups of water, ham hocks, onions, celery, carrots, jalapenos, salt and pepper to the black-eyed peas and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cook, covered, for about 1 hour, or until black-eyed peas are tender, stirring occasionally.

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Cornbread sopped up with pea liquor is a delicacy in the South on New Year's Day and boy these black-eyed peas are so good. They're spicy and perfectly salted with a delicious array of veggies and cooked ham. All cooked in one pot, the flavors meld together. Serve with buttered cornbread and you have a Crock Pot of warm,...

Provided by Cathy Gillespie

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

56 oz canned black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained
14 1/2 oz canned tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 1/2 c green bell pepper, chopped
1 c onion, chopped
1 c cooked ham, chopped
1/4 c butter
1 tsp seasoned salt (I use Cajun seasoning w/o salt)
1 tsp garlic, minced

Steps:

  • 1. Gather ingredients.
  • 2. In the Crock Pot, stir together the black-eyed peas, tomatoes bell pepper, onion, ham, butter, and seasonings.
  • 3. Cover; cook on low 4 hours.

SLOW COOKER SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Spicy Black-Eyed Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Stew

Time 6h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 lb dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, diced
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
8 ounces diced ham
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
salt, to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pour the water into a slow cooker, add the bouillon cube, and stir to dissolve.
  • Combine the black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, ham, bacon, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to blend.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours until the beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.5, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 505.1, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4.2, Protein 17.2

SPICY RICE AND BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Make and share this Spicy Rice and Black-Eyed Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsSally

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup instant rice (uncooked)
1 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
1 tablespoon oregano leaves (fresh or 1 tsp dried)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 -16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat all ingredients to boiling, breaking up tomatoes and stirring frequently; reduce heat.
  • Cover; simmer about 10 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.

DEBORAH'S SLOW COOKER SPICY BLACK EYED PEAS



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Another soul food recipe I experimented with until I had just the right ingredients. This has more flavor and spice than other recipes I have tried.

Provided by Magicalviolets

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 4h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (14 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
¼ cup butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 ½ cups chopped green bell pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Combine black-eyed peas, butter, onion, ham, bell pepper, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, garlic, and seasoned salt in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 932.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

HOT AND SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Uses canned balck-eyed peas, so is quick to make. Adjust "heat" to your liking. Good with cornbread. Can sizes are approximates.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 slices bacon
1 cup onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, cook bacon slices until crisp. Remove and drain on a paper towel. When cool, crumble into pieces.
  • Using the same pan, add onion, green pepper and garlic to bacon drippings and saute over medium heat until onions start to soften. Add remaining ingredients heat to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Divide between 2 large bowls (or 4 smaller bowls) and top with bacon pieces.

BLACK-EYED PEAS IN A SPICY GOAN CURRY



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from "5 spices, 50 dishes" by ruta kahate. instead of canned black-eyed peas, 1 c dried black-eyed peas can be used (but they must be rinsed and soaked in water for 6-8 hours)

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small yellow onion, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup tomatoes, minced
1 cup hot water (2 c if using dried peas)
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • in large saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat and saute the onion until it turns dark brown, about 8 minute add coriander, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, and cumin and stir for 2 minute add tomato and stir over low heat until it disintegrates.
  • add peas and mix well. pour in the water, add salt and sugar, and bring to a boil. turn heat down to low, cover, and simmer until peas are cooked through, about 10 minute (20 minutes if using dried peas). stir in coconut milk and simmer uncovered for another 8-10 min., again allowing the flavors to come together.
  • add cilantro and lemon juice, simmer for 1 minute more, and remove from heat. serve hot.

BLACK-EYED PEAS IN A SPICY GOAN CURRY



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Categories     Bean

Yield 4 Serving

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup dried black-eyed peas or two 15-ounce cans, drained
2 tablespoons, canola oil
1 small yellow onion, minced (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, finely ground
1/2 teaspoon finely grated garlic (about 1 large clove)
1/2 teaspoon finely grated ginger (about a 1-inch piece)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (I always start with the half the suggested cayenne, and then decide if it needs more. Mine didn't.)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, finely ground
1/4 cup minced tomato (1 small tomato)
2 cups (or 1 cup if using canned peas) hot water
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste if using canned peas
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup canned coconut milk
2 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • If using dried black-eyed peas, rinse and soak them in enough water to cover for 6 to 8 hours. Drain. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-low heat and saute the onion until it turns dark brown, about 8 minutes. Add the coriander, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cayenne and cumin, and stir for 2 minutes. Add the tomato and stir over low heat until it disintegrates. Add the peas and mix well. Pour in the hot water, if using, add the salt and sugar, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low, cover, and simmer until the peas are cooked through, about 20 minutes. If using canned peas, simmer for only 10 minutes (it is essential to simmer the canned peas, too, so that all the flavors blend better). Stir in the coconut milk and simmer uncovered for another 8 to 10 minutes, again allowing the flavors to come together. Add the cilantro and lemon juice, simmer for 1 minute more, and remove from heat. Serve hot.

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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I tweaked this recipe from Paula Deen's! Delicious.....:-))) P.S. You may want to soak peas overnight to promote faster cooking.

Provided by LaVonne Sutters

Categories     Vegetables

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb smoked turkey necks or smoked hamhocks
16 oz black-eyed peas
1 medium onion
1 can(s) 16 oz diced tomatoes with chili or jalapeno peppers
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt and pepper
1 tsp minced garlic

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare smoked turkey necks, smoked hamhocks by cooking in water until tender.
  • 2. Saute medium onion and garlic until tender. Add in other spices and seasonings.
  • 3. Add onion and spices to meat, stir thoroughly.
  • 4. Add in black-eyed peas to mixture, cover with enough water.
  • 5. Last, add in can of diced tomatoes with peppers. Cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until peas are tender. Add more water as needed. Enjoy with rice if desired!

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Categories     Bean     Side

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced
5 cloves garlic, peeled
5 dried red chiles, broken up
2 bay leaves
1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 quart low-sodium chicken stock
2 tomatoes, quartered
1/4 bunch fresh thyme, leaves removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Prep Time:20 min Inactive Prep Time: -- Cook Time:1 hr 15 min

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh shelled black-eyed peas, or a 1-pound package (2 1/2 cups) dried black-eyed peas
5 whole black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
1 jalapeno pepper, halved
1 ham hock
1 small bunch curly or flat-leaf parsley
4 cloves garlic, peeled
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place either fresh or dried black-eyed peas in a colander, and rinse them under cool running water. Transfer to a medium stockpot. Cover with about 2 inches of water. Add the peppercorns, bay leaf, onion, jalapeno pepper, ham hock, parsley (including stems), and garlic. Cover, and bring just below the boiling point over medium-high heat. Uncover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook just until the peas are tender when bitten, about 45 minutes for dried peas (though cooking time will vary with the age of dried peas). Do not stir the peas while they are cooking because they can break down too much. Add salt and pepper to taste during the last 1o minutes of cooking.
  • The peas will keep in their cooking liquid for about 3 hours at room temperature. Then they may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. Serve black-eyed peas hot, along with their cooking liquid, in individual bowls. If desired, the meat from the ham hock may be shredded and served with the peas, along with the garlic and jalapeno peppers from the pot.

Tips:

  • Choose the right black-eyed peas: Dried black-eyed peas are the best choice for this recipe as they have a longer shelf life and a nuttier flavor. If using canned black-eyed peas, rinse and drain them before using.
  • Soak the black-eyed peas: Soaking the black-eyed peas overnight or for at least 8 hours helps to reduce their cooking time and makes them more digestible.
  • Use a variety of spices: The spices used in this recipe add a lot of flavor. Experiment with different combinations of spices to find your favorite.
  • Don't overcook the black-eyed peas: Black-eyed peas are done cooking when they are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooked black-eyed peas are mushy and bland.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Spicy black-eyed peas can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, cornbread, or collard greens.

Conclusion:

Spicy black-eyed peas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are also a good source of protein and fiber. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect pot of spicy black-eyed peas. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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