Soulful black-eyed peas

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Stephen Ceideburg
1poundsDried black-eyed peas
4cupsWater
1tablespoonOlive oil
1cupChopped onion
2Cloves garlic, crushed
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonDried thyme
2Bay leaves
¼teaspoonDried red pepper flakes or black pepper

Directions

Pick over, wash and drain peas. Soak overnight in water to cover; drain and set aside.

In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil and add onion; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic, 4 cups water, salt, thyme, bay leaves and pepper.

Bring to a boil, add drained black-eyed peas, return to a boil. Turn heat to lowest setting, cover and cook 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until peas are tender.

Per serving: 203 calories, 14 grams protein, 32 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fat, 0 cholesterol, 274 milligrams sodium.

Francis Price writing in the Oregonian's FOODday, 1/12/93.

Posted by Stephen Ceideburg