Best Southwestern Black Eyed Peas Recipes

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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

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

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS



Southern Black-Eyed Peas image

I find pork the secret to a good black-eyed pea recipe. A double dose of ham for flavor and slow and gentle cooking creates this perfect side dish. -Emory Doty, Jasper, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces sliced salt pork belly, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 smoked ham hocks

Steps:

  • Place peas in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid; set aside., In the same pan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the pork belly, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, pepper flakes and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Add the broth, ham hocks and peas; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water if desired., Discard bay leaves. Remove ham hocks; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones if desired; finely chop and return to pan. Discard bones. If desired, top with additional fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



Southwestern Black-Eyed Pea Salad image

A popular dish in the Lone Star State, where it is called Texas Caviar, this flavorful salad is sure to become a favorite in your household, too.

Yield Serves 10; 1/2 cup per serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 small white onion, diced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh jalapeño, seeds and ribs discarded
1 tablespoon canola or corn oil
1 tablespoon water
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 15.5-ounce cans no-salt-added blackeyed peas, rinsed and drained, or 3 10-ounce packages frozen black-eyed peas, cooked

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together all the ingredients except the peas. Stir in the peas. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours before serving.
  • Hot chile peppers, such as jalapeño, Anaheim, serrano, and poblano, contain oils that can burn your skin, lips, and eyes. Wear plastic gloves or wash your hands thoroughly with warm, soapy water immediately after handling hot peppers. Most of the spicy heat in a chile pepper, such as the jalapeño in this salad, is found in the seeds and ribs (membranes). Leave them in for maximum heat, or discard them if you prefer a milder flavor.
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 131
  • Total fat: 1.5g
  • Saturated: 0.0g
  • Trans: 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
  • Monounsaturated: 1.0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 1mg
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugars: 5g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Calcium: 43mg
  • Potassium: 327mg
  • 1 1/2 starch
  • 1/2 very lean meat

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