Description
Hearty black-eyed peas with greens bring Southern comfort to your table, showcasing rich flavors of traditional cuisine. Simmered with smoky bacon and tender collards, this dish offers a perfect balance of earthiness and warmth for home cooks seeking authentic taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight) or 2 cans black-eyed peas (rinsed)
- 1 bunch fresh collard greens (washed and chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare black-eyed peas by soaking dried beans overnight in cold water, or thoroughly rinse canned beans under running water to remove excess sodium.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature, gently sautéing diced onions until they become translucent and soft, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the onion mixture, stirring continuously to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors, cooking for an additional 30-45 seconds.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot, then add pre-soaked or canned black-eyed peas, bringing the liquid to a rolling boil before reducing heat to a gentle simmer.
- Allow beans to cook uncovered for roughly 20 minutes, developing a tender texture and absorbing the broth’s rich flavors.
- Incorporate chopped collard greens into the simmering pot, stirring to integrate them with the beans and allowing them to wilt and become tender, about 12-15 minutes.
- Season the dish with cayenne pepper, introducing a subtle heat, and balance the flavors with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to personal preference.
- Remove from heat and serve the black-eyed peas and greens immediately while hot, offering a hearty and nutritious meal.
Notes
- Opt for fresh collard greens when possible, as they provide better texture and richer flavor compared to frozen varieties.
- Drain and rinse canned black-eyed peas completely to reduce sodium content and remove excess starch for a cleaner taste.
- Consider adding smoked ham hock or bacon for deeper, smoky undertones if you’re not maintaining a vegetarian diet.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper – start with a pinch and gradually increase to suit personal spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg