Black Eyed Peas Recipe
A hearty and nutritious dish, black -eyed pea recipe is a southern classic that loves for its rich taste and nutritious profile. The New Year's day is traditionally served for good luck, black-eyed peas are aroused to make a charming and comfortable food with alternative meats such as herbs and alternative meats such as smoked turkey or haem hawk. This recipe is perfect as a side or main dish, especially when combined with corbred or rice. Not only is it filling and delicious, but it is also high in protein, fiber and essential nutrients - makes it a delicious healthy extra for any food.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 smoked turkey leg or ham hock (optional)
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and drained
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté to translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Add smoked turkey leg or haem haw (if used), pour into the broth and water.
- Stir in pea, bay leaf, thyme, paparika, salt and pepper with black eyes.
- To bring a boil, then reduce the heat to reduce. Cover and boil for 1 hour or until the peas are tender.
- Remove the meat, cut it, and return to the pot. Discard bones and bay leaf.
- Adjust the spice and relax 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, alternately with warm sauce and rice or corbred.
Notes
This black -eyed pea recipe is simple, but is ideal for the nutrition of festive meetings or family food.