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Air Fryer Crispy Cajun Black-Eyed Peas

Air Fryer Crispy Cajun Black-Eyed Peas

Prep
4 min
Cook
14 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with paper towels; spread drained peas out in an even layer, discarding shells and mushed peas. Pat dry with additional paper towels.
  2. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  3. 3 Whisk oil and Cajun seasoning in a bowl. Stir in peas until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Place peas in the basket of the air fryer. Cook for 7 minutes. Shake the basket and cook 7 minutes more.

By Soup Loving Nicole

New Year's Black-Eye Pea Dip

New Year's Black-Eye Pea Dip

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot butter until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir black-eyed peas into onion; add processed cheese. Stir until dip is hot and the cheese is melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.

By ltrevin1

Tutu (Dutch Antilles Bean Porridge)

Tutu (Dutch Antilles Bean Porridge)

2.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cover black-eyed peas with water, and soak overnight.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour until evenly combined with onion. Add water, nutmeg, and sugar. Drain peas, and add to saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the black-eyed peas are tender, about 30 minutes.

By Linda

Black-Eyed Peas and Ham Hocks

Black-Eyed Peas and Ham Hocks

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
90 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse black-eyed peas thoroughly, sorting and discarding any tiny pebbles or other debris.
  2. 2 Place black-eyed peas, 3 cups water, ham hocks, bay leaf, pepper, and salt in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until peas and ham hocks are tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes. If ham hocks require further cooking, simmer in water in a separate pot until meat is easily pulled from the bone.
  3. 3 Cool ham hocks and remove meat from the bone. Return ham meat to the stockpot. Discard bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.

By DOUET

Melissa's Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Melissa's Black-Eyed Pea Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine black-eyed peas, green bell pepper, celery, red onion, and yellow onion in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk vegetable oil, sugar, cider vinegar, garlic, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Pour vinegar mixture over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.

By Melissa

Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi

Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
150 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot with enough water to cover, soak the black-eyed peas 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
  2. 2 Stir ham, carrot, onion, salt, and pepper into the pot. Cover all ingredients with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours, or until black-eyed peas are tender. Stir occasionally and add water as necessary to keep ingredients covered.

By Jen Hamilton

Vegetarian Hoppin' John

Vegetarian Hoppin' John

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring broth and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion in hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir cooked rice, black-eyed peas, and Cajun seasoning into onion.
  3. 3 Cover the pot with a lid and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes.

By plasticmsg

Quick Coconut Curry with Rice, Corn, and Beans

Quick Coconut Curry with Rice, Corn, and Beans

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix black-eyed peas, coconut milk, corn, tomato paste, curry powder, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a pot until smooth and evenly combined; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, until curry sauce is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour enough water into a separate pot to almost fill and bring to a boil; season with a pinch of salt. Add rice to boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is very soft, about 15 minutes. Drain excess water from rice.
  3. 3 Mix rice and curry sauce together in a large bowl.

By SN

Black-Eyed Pea and Bacon Soup

Black-Eyed Pea and Bacon Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
80 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Brown the bacon in a large pot over medium heat. Drain grease, and place onion in the pot. Cook and stir until tender. Pour in the water. Mix in the bouillon cubes until dissolved. Stir in black-eyed peas, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Place the potatoes in the pot, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until beans and potatoes are tender. Serve warm.

By EmpressChristine

Southern Stir-Fry

Southern Stir-Fry

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and rotate wok or skillet to coat the sides.
  2. 2 Add black-eyed peas, onion, corn, rice, thyme, garlic salt, and cayenne; stir-fry until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add spinach and stir-fry until it begins to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes.

By MsIndy69

Blister Beans

Blister Beans

3.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the black beans and black-eyed peas with their juices. Season with garlic powder, cumin, ginger, salt, onion flakes, mustard, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 20 minutes to combine the flavors.

By Ron Rahe

New Year's Day Soup

New Year's Day Soup

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
585 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan with enough water to cover, soak the black-eyed peas 8 hours, or overnight.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse the soaked black-eyed peas, and return to the saucepan. Mix in the beef broth, dry onion soup mix, sausage, rice, and green chilies. Season with pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender. Add water as necessary to keep the ingredients covered with liquid.

By Karin Christian

Slow Cooker Hoppin' John Chowder

Slow Cooker Hoppin' John Chowder

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
360 min
Total
390 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare rice according to package instructions, and set aside. Meanwhile, combine the ground sirloin, green pepper and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, and crumbling beef until no longer pink. Drain off grease.
  2. 2 Place the rice and beef mixture into a 5 quart slow cooker. Add the black-eyed peas, beef broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies and enough water to cover everything.
  3. 3 Cover, and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.

By Sandy Clark Gerhardt

Quick Corn and Bean Salsa

Quick Corn and Bean Salsa

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix yellow corn, white corn, black beans, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, and green onion together in a large mixing bowl. Pour salad dressing over the corn mixture and stir to coat.
  2. 2 Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 20 minutes.

By Becky Harris

Gluten-Free Black-Eyed Pea and Cauliflower Soup

Gluten-Free Black-Eyed Pea and Cauliflower Soup

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
49 min
Total
74 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large pot and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon pieces on paper towels.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil over medium heat in the same pot. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; cook and stir until onion is softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, black-eyed peas, and cauliflower florets. Season with black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer soup until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove soup from heat and let cool briefly, about 10 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Top with bacon pieces.

By tiger77

New Year's Day Black-Eyed Peas

New Year's Day Black-Eyed Peas

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
180 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. Add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. Stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. Add tomatoes to pot. Bring all ingredients to boil. Cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

By Roxanna Parks

Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo

Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, pepper, and celery; cook until tender.
  2. 2 Pour in chicken broth; stir in rice, black-eyed peas with liquid, diced tomatoes with green chiles, diced tomatoes, and garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until rice is tender. Add water if gumbo is too thick.

By Lynn Blackwelder Patterson

Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Bacon

Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Bacon

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, garlic, salt, and pepper to bacon drippings. Saute over medium-high heat until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Add water and bouillon; stir until bouillon cubes dissolve. Stir in peas and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add Swiss cheese and simmer gently until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Genie Harris

New Year Three-Bean and Artichoke Salad

New Year Three-Bean and Artichoke Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the Great Northern beans, garbanzo beans, black-eyed peas, artichokes, green onions, tomatoes, and garlic together in a bowl. Toss with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, parsley, oregano, and black pepper until well mixed. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

By Sisterlulabell

Easy Hoppin' John

Easy Hoppin' John

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sausage and onion into a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sausage begins to brown, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in black-eyed peas, chicken stock, water, and cayenne pepper, and bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

By DONIGL

Georgia Caviar

Georgia Caviar

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
585 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place black-eyed peas in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 90 minutes, or until black-eyed peas are tender.
  2. 2 Drain black-eyed peas. Cover with Italian-style salad dressing.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, mix together jalapeno, onion, pimento peppers, garlic, green bell pepper, and ground black pepper. Toss in black-eyed pea mixture. Chill in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight before serving.

By Gabrielle

Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas

Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
935 min
Total
1425 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put black-eyed peas into a large container with enough cool water to cover by a few inches; soak for 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Place ham hocks into a stockpot with 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until meat is falling off bone, about 90 minutes. Remove ham hocks and reserve for another use. Refrigerate ham stock, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Drain and rinse black-eyed peas thoroughly; transfer to a slow cooker. Bury one of the cooked ham hocks in peas; add onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
  4. 4 Skim congealed fat from the surface of ham stock; discard. Pour stock into the slow cooker. Add enough water to cover peas by 1 1/2 inches.
  5. 5 Cook on Low for 14 hours. Season with salt.

By PS

Lucky Pea Soup

Lucky Pea Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until crisp and evenly brown. Drain on paper towels. When cool, crumble into small pieces.
  2. 2 Using the same skillet, add the peppers and onion; stir and cook over medium-high heat until transparent and tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour the black beans, tomatoes, and water into a large pot. Stir in the peppers, onion, salt, cumin, dry mustard, chili powder, curry powder, pepper, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot sprinkled with bacon, and other toppings of your choice.

By CHEFSTEFANIE

Instant Pot® Black-Eyed Peas and Ham

Instant Pot® Black-Eyed Peas and Ham

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse peas and toss with salt and pepper. Transfer to the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); add chicken broth, tomatoes, ham, red onion, and garlic. Close and lock the lid.
  2. 2 Select Bean setting and high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

By Lisa Ferron

Fabienne's 'Black-Eyed' Crab Cakes

Fabienne's 'Black-Eyed' Crab Cakes

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk lemon zest, mustard powder, seafood seasoning, onion powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Add black-eyed peas to lemon zest mixture and smash with a fork until mixture is crumbly. Stir egg and mayonnaise into pea mixture; gently fold in crab meat and Parmesan cheese until combined.
  2. 2 Form pea mixture into 5-ounce patties. Pour bread crumbs into a shallow bowl and press patties into bread crumbs, coating both sides. Place patties on a plate and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

By Fabienne Riesen