Easy Black Eyed Peas with Rice Recipe

Name: Easy Black Eyed Peas with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Pork belly or bacon; 1 medium Onion, minced; 1 Celery, minced; 2 japanese small sized, 1/2 american large sized Green bell pepper, minced; 2 clove Garlic, minced; 200 grams Black eyed peas; 500 ml Chicken stock; 1 Bay leaf; 1/2 tsp Dried thyme, or Italian Seasonin; 2 Green onions; 1 dash each Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper; 1 as much (to taste) Plain cooked rice

Servings: persons

200 grams Pork belly or bacon
1 medium Onion, minced
1 Celery, minced
2 japanese small sized, 1/2 american large sized Green bell pepper, minced
2 clove Garlic, minced
200 grams Black eyed peas
500 ml Chicken stock
1 Bay leaf
1/2 tsp Dried thyme, or Italian Seasonin
2 Green onions
1 dash each Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper
1 as much (to taste) Plain cooked rice

1
Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water.
2
The following day, wash and drain them well.
3
Mince the vegetables and cut the meat into 1 cm cubes.
4
Heat oil in a pot and cook the pork over medium heat.
5
If using bacon, cook for about 2 minutes.
6
If using thick pork belly, cook for 3-4 minutes.
7
Add the celery, onion, green pepper, and garlic to the pot and stir well until the onion becomes transparent (3-4 minutes).
8
Add the beans, chicken stock, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
9
Bring it to a boil.
10
Refer to Helpful Hints.
11
Once it comes to a boil, lower the heat and let it simmer for 40 minutes.
12
Simmer until the beans become tender.
13
If necessary, add more water midway through.
14
Adjust with salt and pepper to taste.
15
Place the rice in a soup bowl.
16
Frozen rice that has been heated is fine.
17
Pour the beans and soup over the rice and garnish with chopped green onions to finish!

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams Pork belly or bacon, 1 medium Onion, minced, 1 Celery, minced, 2 japanese small sized, 1/2 american large sized Green bell pepper, minced, and more.

Yes, Easy Black Eyed Peas with Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Black Eyed Peas with Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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