Fat Free Black Eyed Peas
Discover a wholesome and hearty dish with this Fat Free Black Eyed Peas recipe, a deliciously simple way to enjoy plant-based comfort food without any added oils or fats. Packed with tender black-eyed peas and a medley of aromatic vegetables like onion, celery, and carrot, this recipe gets its smoky depth and bold flavor from smoked paprika, cumin, and thyme. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this one-pot meal is naturally vegan, low-calorie, and high in protein, making it an excellent addition to your weekly meal rotation. Ready in just over an hour (with minimal prep time), it’s a satisfying, soul-warming dish that’s ideal as a light entrée or a robust side. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it up for a comforting, guilt-free feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried black-eyed peas
- 5 cups Water
- 1 medium, diced Onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 stalks, diced Celery
- 1 medium, diced Carrot
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) Fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the dried black-eyed peas under cold water, removing any debris or stones.
In a large pot, combine the black-eyed peas with 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Allow the peas to boil for 2 minutes, then remove the pot from heat and cover with a lid. Let the peas soak for 1 hour for a quick soak. Alternatively, soak them overnight in cold water.
After soaking, drain and rinse the black-eyed peas. Set them aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced celery, and diced carrot. Cook with a splash of water over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the soaked black-eyed peas back into the pot along with 5 cups of fresh water.
Add the bay leaf, smoked paprika, dried thyme, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer for about 45-50 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
Taste the peas and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1692 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1123 mg | 24% | |
*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.
