Best Not Your Mamas Black Eyed Peas Recipes

SOUTHERN-STYLE BLACK-EYED PEAS

Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas image

I have been making these Southern black-eyed peas for years and years, and they are always a big hit for family dinners! Don't skip the cumin, which is the "secret" ingredient.

Provided by carina

Time 4h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound smoked ham hocks
6 cups water
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 leaf (blank)s bay leaves

Steps:

Soak black-eyed peas in a bowl of water for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add smoked ham hocks and water. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
Drain peas and add to the pot along with seasoned salt, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour. Uncover the pot and cook until beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaves and ham hocks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 384.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

MAMA'S BLACK-EYED PEA CASSEROLE BY EMERIL

Mama's Black-Eyed Pea Casserole by Emeril image

This is a recipe from Emeril Live during his "Football Contest" episode. It is really delicious. The only changes I made to it was to drain the diced tomatoes. The recipe doesn't state how many tortillas to use but I suggest using 5 on the bottom layer and 5 on the second layer. I used approx. 14 and that was to much for our taste. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast): 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Yield: 2/3 cup

Provided by HappyTune

Categories Onions

Time 11m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 cups cooked black-eyed peas
1 medium jalapeno, diced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes (recommended ( Ro-tel)
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce
2 -3 dashes louisiana hot sauce
2 tablespoons Emeril's Original Essence
1 (6 -8 count) package corn tortillas
butter
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
chopped green onion, for garnish

Steps:

Brown the ground beef in large skillet.
Drain the excess grease and the add onion, garlic, jalapeno and Essence.
Cook the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onion has softened.
Add the black-eyed peas, tomatoes, mushroom soup, chicken soup and enchilada sauce.
Add a few dashes of hot sauce.
Simmer until warm, about 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Tear the tortillas into large pieces.
Grease the bottom of a large casserole dish with butter and then line the bottom with the torn tortilla pieces.
Spoon on the ground beef mixture into a thin layer and then add a layer of cheese.
Add another layer of tortillas and repeat with the beef mixture, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
Cover the casserole dish with foil to prevent the cheese from burning and place in the oven.
Cook for 35 to 45 minutes.
Remove from the oven, cut slices approximately 2 by 2 inches and serve.
Garnish with chopped green onion.

BLACK-EYED PEA AND HAM CASSEROLE

Black-Eyed Pea and Ham Casserole image

A Kansas family tradition to ring in the new year. Southern families believe that black-eyed peas will bring good luck in the new year. My family cooks this simple and tasty recipe and serves with freshly baked cornbread.

Provided by justindonahue

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Beans and Peas Black-Eyed Peas

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped cooked ham
1 cup finely chopped onion
½ teaspoon hot sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, undrained
1 ½ cups cooked rice
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ham, onion, and hot sauce. Cook until onions are tender, about 3 minutes.
Add undrained peas, rice, and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until heated throughout, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 913.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BLACK-EYED PEA CASSEROLE

Black-Eyed Pea Casserole image

This black-eyed pea casserole is one of my husband's favorite meals, we serve this with a little cornbread and a salad. This is a very adaptable recipe, depending on the canned tomatoes and cheese you choose.

Provided by Wendy F

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15.8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, undrained
2 cups cooked long-grain rice
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
Combine black-eyed peas, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; stir into the beef mixture. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 42.9 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 449.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g