Spicy Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

Name: Spicy Black-Eyed Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced; 5 cloves garlic, peeled; 5 dried red chiles, broken up; 2 bay leaves; 1 pound dried black-eyed peas; 1 quart low-sodium chicken stock; 2 tomatoes, quartered; 1/4 bunch fresh thyme, leaves removed; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lemon, juiced; 4 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

2 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced
5 cloves garlic, peeled
5 dried red chiles, broken up
2 bay leaves
1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 quart low-sodium chicken stock
2 tomatoes, quartered
1/4 bunch fresh thyme, leaves removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1
In a large pot over medium heat, add bacon and render until crisp.
2
Remove the bacon to the paper towel-lined plate.
3
To the same pot with rendered bacon fat, add the garlic, chiles, bay leaves, and dried peas and stir to combine.
4
Pour in the chicken stock and add the tomatoes.
5
Simmer over medium-low heat for 1 hour until peas are tender.
6
Transfer about 1 to 2 cups of the peas to a blender and puree until smooth.
7
Place the blended peas back into the pot and stir to incorporate.
8
Add the thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
9
Continue to cook for another 15 minutes.
10
Place in a serving dish and dress the peas with the lemon juice, green onions, cilantro and bacon before serving

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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: 2 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced, 5 cloves garlic, peeled, 5 dried red chiles, broken up, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Spicy Black-Eyed Peas 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 Peas

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