Steve's Basic Black-eye Peas

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  • Number of Servings: 17
Ingredients
1 lb / 454g dry black eye peas1 cup diced onion1/2 cup diced carrot1 clove garlic1 Tbsp oilspices: cayenne (dash); dill (dash); thyme (dash); pepper (1/2 tsp); paprika (1/2 tsp)saltwater (or vegetable stock/broth)
Directions
0. Soak dry beans overnight (or 4+ hourse); drain but reserve water
1. In a large stock pot or casserole, saute onion, carrot, and garlic in oil until fragrant. Lower heat and add spices (but not salt!); continue to cook another 3-5 minutes.
2. Add drained beans and stir. Add six cups of reserved bean water; substitute vegetable stock for some of it if you wish. Bring to a rapid boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook ~90 minutes. Add 1-2 tsp salt in the last 10-15 minutes.

Serving Size: makes 17 half-cup servings

Number of Servings: 17

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SPKRAUSE.

Servings Per Recipe: 17
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 77.0
  • Total Fat: 0.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 13.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
  • Protein: 6.6 g

Member Reviews
  • MSQJOHNSON
    So simple, yet tasty! - 7/7/12