Stovetop Black-eyed Peas
Ingredients
- 1 pound black-eyed peas, dried
- 2 1/2 cups onion, chopped
- 2 - 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 6 cups water
- 6 teaspoons chicken broth/seasoning, powdered (vegan or regular)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
1: Sort and rinse black-eyed peas. Remove stones and debris.
2: Soak beans in 6 - 8 cups cold water overnight (at least 6 - 8 hours).
3: Drain and rinse the beans.
4: In a large pot, sauté the onion in olive oil until the onion is soft (translucent).
5: Add the garlic, oregano, water, chicken seasoning and soaked beans.
6: Bring ingredients to a simmer.
7: Cover and simmer for 60 minutes or until the beans are as soft as you like them.
8: Remove from the heat and serve. Add salt to taste if desired. Black-eyed peas are delicious served many ways including over rice, quinoa, potatoes, and couscous.
Notes
Black-eyed peas are a actually a bean.
You can use 6 cups of chicken broth in place of the water and chicken seasoning/broth.
The black eyed peas usually take about 60 minutes to cook but may take up to 90 if the beans are older or the simmer is very low.
You may need to add more water to the beans as they simmer if they are taking a long time to cook.
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