Description
This slow cooker black-eyed peas recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried black-eyed peas
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas under cold water. Soak overnight if possible for optimal texture.
- Chop the onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
- In a slow cooker, combine the rinsed peas, chopped vegetables, vegetable broth, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the peas are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for meal prep.
- Feel free to add your favorite spices or vegetables to enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg