Description
A comforting dish of black-eyed peas and rice, perfect for good luck and hearty meals any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black-eyed peas
- 1 cup rice (long-grain or variety of choice)
- 4 cups water or broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: diced ham or bacon, greens (collard greens or kale)
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas, then soak them in water for at least 6 hours or overnight. After soaking, drain the peas.
- In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the soaked black-eyed peas and your choice of water or broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, salt, and pepper. Cover the pot and cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- If desired, stir in diced ham or bacon and greens. Cook until heated through. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a richer flavor, swap olive oil for butter. This dish pairs well with cornbread or can be topped with sour cream or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 360 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg