Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

Name: Black-Eyed Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 g black-eyed peas; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, sliced; 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 150 ml water; 2 green chilies; fresh coriander leaves; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

150 g black-eyed peas
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, sliced
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
150 ml water
2 green chilies
fresh coriander leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Rinse and soak the black-eye beans in a bowl of water overnight.
2
Place the beans in a pan of water and bring to a boil over a low het for about 30 minutes. Drain the beans thoroughly and set aside.
3
Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onions and fry until golden brown. Add the ginger, garlic, chilli powder, salt, ground coriander and ground cumin and stir-fry the mixture for 3-5 minutes.
4
Add the water to the pan, cover and cook the mixture until all of the water has completely evaporated.
5
Add the boiled black-eye beans, green chillies and coriander leaves to the onions and stir to blend together. Stir-fry the bean mixture for 3-5 minutes.
6
Transfer the black-eye beans to a serving dish and sprinkle over the lemon juice. Serve hot or cold.

157

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 150 g black-eyed peas, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 medium onions, sliced, 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Black-Eyed Peas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Black-Eyed Peas

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