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Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Pork
1 pound dried black-eyed peas (fresh or canned black-eyed peas can be substituted)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 ounces pork shoulder, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
4 strips thick sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, small diced
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
3 bay leaves
Hot-pepper vinegar, as desired
To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://www.foodnetwork.com
Tex Mex Black-Eyed Peas Casserole
1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas, rinsed
5 slices (or more) bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium (1 cup) chopped onion
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups rice (one that can cook in 20 minutes)
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 10-ounce can tomatoes with green chiles
3 cups fresh spinach, cut into strips
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Chopped cilantro, avocado, & sour cream, for serving (optional)
To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://www.recipegirl.com
Southern Black-Eyed Peas
1 pound black-eyed peas
4-5 thick bacon slices, chopped
1 cup smoked sausage or turkey, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2-3 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, minced (optional) replace with cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
1 bay leaf
1-2 teaspoons creole seasoning
7-8 cups chicken broth
2 cups or more collard greens; substitute with kale
Salt and pepper to taste
To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://www.africanbites.com
Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens Croquettes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
1 cup frozen black-eyed peas
1 cup frozen collard greens
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon red chili powder, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt, or more according to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 boiled potatoes
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
Oil for frying
To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://savoryspin.com
Pan Fried Black-Eyed Peas
1 can black-eyed peas
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
1/2 small red onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://www.foodfidelity.com
Greek Style Black-Eyed Peas
Extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2-3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 cups water
1 dry bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
2 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 lime or lemon, juiced
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://www.themediterraneandish.com
Black-Eyed Peas with Coconut Milk and Ethiopian Spices
2 cups dried black-eyed peas (12 ounces)
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large red onion, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 habanero chile, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons berbere seasoning
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
To see directions for this recipe visit the website https://www.foodandwine.com
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