Cotton-Eyed Black-Eyed Peas

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty Southern-style stew featuring tender black-eyed peas, smoky bacon, and savory vegetables.
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This classic Southern dish is a comforting and flavorful stew that brings the warmth of home cooking to your table. The combination of tender black-eyed peas, smoky bacon, and the “holy trinity” of celery, onions, and bell peppers creates a rich, savory profile. Slow simmering allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a thick, satisfying texture. It is a traditional favorite often served on New Year’s Day for good luck, but it makes a wonderful weeknight dinner or potluck contribution any time of year. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this dish is a crowd-pleasing staple.

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Cotton-Eyed Black-Eyed Peas

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 64.8

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This classic Southern dish is a comforting and flavorful stew that brings the warmth of home cooking to your table. The combination of tender black-eyed peas, smoky bacon, and the "holy trinity" of celery, onions, and bell peppers creates a rich, savory profile. Slow simmering allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a thick, satisfying texture. It is a traditional favorite often served on New Year's Day for good luck, but it makes a wonderful weeknight dinner or potluck contribution any time of year. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this dish is a crowd-pleasing staple.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp.
  2. Remove bacon from the pot and set aside on a paper towel, leaving 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the pot.
  3. Add the chopped celery, onions, and bell peppers to the bacon drippings.
  4. Sauté the vegetables until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Stir in the undrained peeled tomatoes, undrained black-eyed peas, and optional sugar.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  8. Simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Crumble the reserved bacon and stir it into the pot just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 64.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 48.0mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 14.8g5%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
Sugars 6.6g
Protein 2.2g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: black-eyed peas, bacon, southern, stew, comfort food, vegetarian, simmered, tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, onions, side dish, main course, traditional, hearty, new years, lucky food, smoky, savory, easy dinner, potluck
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