Description
A hearty and flavorful dish, Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon and Sausage is a comforting meal perfect for chilly nights. The combination of savory bacon, spicy sausage, and tender black-eyed peas creates a satisfying dish that is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 8 ounces thick bacon, diced
- 3 ounces smoked sausage (calabresa, kielbasa or andouille), diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste, optional
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add bacon and sausage, cooking until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Cook Peas: Stir in black-eyed peas, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in tomato paste, parsley, and scallions. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
Notes
- You can soak the black-eyed peas overnight to reduce cooking time.
- Feel free to customize the dish with additional spices or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg