BBQ black eyed peas

Craving a dish that’s both comforting and bursting with flavor? Imagine a quick weeknight meal that’s also incredibly healthy, packed with nutrients, and tastes like a holiday! That’s exactly what you get with these incredible bbq black eyed peas. I remember the first time I whipped up a batch — the smoky aroma filling my kitchen instantly brought a smile to my face. It’s a dish that feels like a warm hug, perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying all to yourself after a long day. Get ready to discover your new favorite go-to recipe.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Growing up in the South, black-eyed peas weren’t just a side dish; they were a staple, a symbol of good luck, especially on New Year’s Day. But honestly, for years, I found them a bit… bland. It wasn’t until a summer road trip through Texas, where I sampled some undeniably delicious barbecue, that inspiration struck. What if I infused that beloved smoky, tangy BBQ flavor into my traditional black-eyed peas? The result was revolutionary! It brought a whole new zest to a classic and transformed a humble legume into a star dish my whole family now requests year-round. It’s a taste of tradition reimagined, and it instantly transports me back to those warm, joyous moments around the dinner table.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to create this amazing bbq black eyed peas recipe:

• 1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

Gather all your ingredients. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add diced red onion and chopped bell pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant. Pour in the rinsed and drained black-eyed peas. Add your favorite BBQ sauce. Stir everything to combine well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious bbq black eyed peas!

1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add diced red onion and chopped bell pepper; sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using); cook for 1 minute more.
4. Pour in the rinsed and drained black-eyed peas and your favorite BBQ sauce.
5. Stir everything to combine well.
6. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
8. Remove from heat and serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.

Quick and Smoky BBQ Black Eyed Peas

A quick, healthy, and incredibly flavorful weeknight meal that transforms traditional black-eyed peas with a smoky, tangy barbecue infusion. Ready in under 30 minutes!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, BBQ, Southern

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

The Core Ingredients

• 1 can black-eyed peas 15 ounces, rinsed and drained.
• 1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce

Aromatics and Spices

• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper Any color.
• 2 cloves garlic minced.
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional, for a kick.
• Salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish

• Fresh cilantro or parsley Chopped, optional.

Equipment

• Medium Saucepan

Method

 

1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add diced red onion and chopped bell pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
   1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil
2. Add Spices: Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
   2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3. Combine and Simmer: Pour in the rinsed and drained black-eyed peas and your favorite BBQ sauce. Stir everything to combine well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
   1 can black-eyed peas, 1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
4. Cook: Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for **10-15 minutes**, allowing flavors to meld. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. Remove from heat, let sit for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve warm.
   Salt and black pepper, Fresh cilantro or parsley

Notes

Using **canned black-eyed peas** drastically reduces the cooking time, making this a true weeknight wonder. Make sure to rinse and drain them well!

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