Creole-Style Black-Eyed Peas

Black-eyed peas are considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Southern cuisine, particularly when eaten on New Year’s Day.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Creole-Style Black-Eyed Peas

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: Creole, Southern Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black-eyed peas
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 can Diced tomatoes
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them overnight.
2. In a large pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened.
3. Add the soaked black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the peas are tender.
5. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped green onions and parsley.
6. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.