Description
A delicious and creamy recipe for Southern black eyed peas, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas and soak them in water overnight.
- In a large pot, combine the soaked peas, water, onion, garlic, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour.
- Remove the bay leaf and stir in the heavy cream, butter, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute butter with olive oil.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg