Spicy Black-Eyed-Pea Relish Recipe

Name: Spicy Black-Eyed-Pea Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups dried black-eyed peas; 2 slices thick-cut bacon; 1/4 bunch fresh thyme; 2 tomatoes, quartered; 5 dried red chile peppers; 5 cloves garlic; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish; 4 scallions, chopped; Juice of 1 lemon; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Servings: persons

3 cups dried black-eyed peas
2 slices thick-cut bacon
1/4 bunch fresh thyme
2 tomatoes, quartered
5 dried red chile peppers
5 cloves garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
4 scallions, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1
Combine the dried peas, bacon, thyme, tomatoes, chiles and garlic in a large pot.
2
Season with salt and pepper and pour the chicken broth over top.
3
Simmer over medium-low heat until the peas are tender, about 1 hour.
4
Drain the peas, reserving the cooking liquid.
5
Discard the thyme and chiles.
6
Remove the bacon, tomatoes and garlic from the cooked peas and set aside.
7
Cut up the bacon and fold it back into the peas along with the cilantro, scallions and lemon juice.
8
Puree the cooking liquid with the tomatoes and garlic in a blender.
9
Dress the peas with the puree and give it a final seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
10
Top with cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil.
11
Photographs by James Baigrie

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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: 3 cups dried black-eyed peas, 2 slices thick-cut bacon, 1/4 bunch fresh thyme, 2 tomatoes, quartered, and more.

Yes, Spicy Black-Eyed-Pea Relish 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.

Spicy Black-Eyed-Pea Relish

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