Description
A delightful blend of earthy black-eyed peas with a symphony of vegetables and spices, making for a comforting and nourishing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (Rinse thoroughly and soak overnight.)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (Use low-sodium if desired.)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (Drained if preferred.)
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to garnish Chopped parsley (Adds color and freshness to the dish.)
Instructions
- Rinse the dried black-eyed peas thoroughly under cool running water. Soak them in plenty of water overnight.
- Once soaked, drain the peas.
- In a large pot, heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the drained black-eyed peas, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes into the pot.
- Sprinkle in the Creole seasoning and stir well. Adjust with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and let simmer for 30-40 minutes until the peas are tender.
- Taste the mixture and make any final seasoning adjustments with more Creole seasoning, salt, or pepper, if needed.
- Ladle the Creole Black Eyed Peas into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Creole Black Eyed Peas, vegetarian recipe, healthy dish