Crock Pot Black Eyed Peas and Okra
Savor the comforting flavors of the South with this Crock Pot Black Eyed Peas and Okra recipe, a hearty and wholesome dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Packed with tender black-eyed peas, fresh okra, and the smoky kick of paprika and Cajun seasoning, this slow cooker creation is as flavorful as it is simple to prepare. A medley of vegetables, including tangy canned tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and sautéed onions, simmer together with savory vegetable broth, delivering a dish that's both nourishing and satisfying. Let your crock pot do all the work as the ingredients meld into a soul-warming vegetable stew that pairs perfectly with fluffy rice or classic cornbread. With minimal prep and big flavor, this easy southern-inspired recipe is a crowd-pleaser that you'll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried black-eyed peas
- 2 cups Okra, sliced
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14.5-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Sort and rinse the dried black-eyed peas to remove any debris, then place them in a bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let them soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before using.
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
In the crock pot, combine the soaked black-eyed peas, sautéed onion and garlic, diced tomatoes (with their juices), sliced okra, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Stir the ingredients well, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
Set the crock pot to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or until the black-eyed peas are tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and give the dish a taste. Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve warm as a side dish, or enjoy it as a main course over rice or with cornbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.9 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6237 mg | 271% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.9 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.0 g | 168% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 684 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 4429 mg | 94% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
