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Easy Black Eyed Peas (Southern Comfort Made Simple)

This Easy Black Eyed Peas recipe is hearty, comforting, and full of Southern charm. Perfect for busy nights or cozy family dinners, it combines black-eyed peas, vegetables, and spices into a rich and flavorful dish ready in under an hour. Simple, soul-warming comfort food at its best.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 lb black-eyed peas fresh or dried
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. Chop the onion, celery, carrot, and bell pepper to prep your vegetables.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté vegetables until soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add black-eyed peas, garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until peas are tender.
  5. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm. Great with rice, cornbread, or roasted sweet potatoes.

Notes

  • You can use fresh or dried peas soaking dried peas overnight helps with even cooking.
  • To add variety, include chopped greens or tomatoes.
  • Leftovers are delicious served cold as a salad with a splash of vinegar and olive oil.