Heart-Healthy Southern Style Boiled Peanuts
Dive into the delicious world of southern snacking with this Heart-Healthy Southern Style Boiled Peanuts recipe. A healthier twist on the classic, these tender, salty peanuts are simmered slowly with bold seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a touch of cayenne for a flavorful kick. Using raw unshelled peanuts, this recipe balances tradition and nourishment, avoiding excess fat while maximizing taste. Perfect for gatherings, game days, or an irresistible snack, these boiled peanuts are easy to make and can be customized with herbs and spices like bay leaves or smoked paprika for added depth. With minimal prep time and a low-maintenance cooking process, they’re a savory, heart-healthy treat you’ll love serving warm or at room temperature.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds raw unshelled peanuts
- 16 cups water
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon optional spices or herbs (e.g., bay leaves, thyme, smoked paprika)
Instructions
1. Rinse the raw unshelled peanuts thoroughly under cold water to remove dirt and debris.
2. In a large stockpot, combine the peanuts, water, and sea salt. Stir to dissolve the salt.
3. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and any optional herbs or spices you're using. Stir well to combine.
4. Place the pot on the stove over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer the peanuts for 5 hours. Stir occasionally, checking to ensure the peanuts are still submerged. Add more water as needed to keep them covered.
6. After 5 hours, taste-test a peanut to check for tenderness and seasoning. If the peanuts are not yet soft, continue cooking for up to an additional hour, checking every 15 minutes.
7. When the peanuts are tender and infused with flavor, remove the pot from the heat, and let them cool in the cooking liquid for 30 minutes to enhance the taste.
8. Drain the peanuts and serve them warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container with some of the cooking liquid to keep them moist, and refrigerate for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 447.3 g | 573% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.1 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14235 mg | 619% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.6 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 79.0 g | 282% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.3 g | ||
| Protein | 235.3 g | 471% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1088 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 42.4 mg | 236% | |
| Potassium | 6523 mg | 139% | |
*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.
