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quick black eyed peas recipe

Quick Black Eyed Peas Recipe (Stovetop)

A fast and flavorful black eyed pea stew featuring the 'mirepoix' base (onion, carrot, celery) and tomatoes, making a quick, healthy, and versatile dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Stew
Cuisine: Fusion, Southern, Vegetarian
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried black eyed peas rinsed and drained (must be pre-soaked to achieve quick cook time)
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 carrot, 1 stalk celery
  2. Add the rinsed and drained black eyed peas (pre-soaked), water (or broth), diced tomatoes, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
    1 cup dried black eyed peas, 2 cups water, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon paprika, Salt and pepper
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for **20-25 minutes**, or until the black eyed peas are tender. (Note: If peas were not soaked overnight, this time will need to be extended significantly).
  4. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before serving hot.

Notes

**Crucial Note:** To achieve the 20-25 minute cook time listed, the dried black eyed peas must be **soaked overnight** or pre-cooked. If using un-soaked dried peas, the simmering time will be 60-90 minutes. If using canned black eyed peas (rinsed and drained), the simmering time in step 3 can be reduced to 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.