Description
A simple and comforting recipe for slow cooker black eyed peas, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried black eyed peas
- 6 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: diced ham or bacon for added flavor
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas under cold water and remove any debris.
- In the slow cooker, combine the black eyed peas, water, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, bay leaf, and olive oil.
- If using, add diced ham or bacon to the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the peas are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delicious comfort food!
Notes
- Soaking the peas overnight can reduce cooking time.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- This dish can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg