Description
Experience the warmth of home-cooked comfort with these delicious vegetarian black-eyed peas. This dish combines tender black-eyed peas with vibrant vegetables and spices, creating a nourishing and hearty meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve it as a main or side dish, and enjoy the delightful flavors that bring friends and family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, assorted colors)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse soaked black-eyed peas under cold water; set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in bell peppers and rinsed black-eyed peas. Cook for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Pour in vegetable broth to cover and add cumin and paprika. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Add chopped greens (spinach or kale), stirring until wilted (about 5 minutes). Simmer for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in lemon juice before serving. Enjoy warm with bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg