Moroccan-Style Black-Eyed Peas
Moroccan-Style Black-Eyed Peas deliver tender legumes simmered in a tomato base infused with cumin, ginger, paprika, and a hint of cayenne. Fresh cilantro and olive oil round out the sauce, creating a warm, aromatic side that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or crusty bread. Serve it for a cozy dinner or as part of a larger North African-inspired spread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Moroccan-Style Black-Eyed Peas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the black-eyed peas in a large container and cover them with several inches of cool water; let them sit for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Drain and rinse the peas.
- 3
Combine the peas, onion, tomato sauce, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, ginger, and cayenne pepper in a large stockpot; pour water over the pea mixture.
- 4
Bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more water if the sauce becomes too thick, until the peas are tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Calories 214.89 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 2.15 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 23.43 g 9%
- Total Fat 13.23 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.9 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 114.33 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 5.33 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 6.47 g --
- Added Sugars 4.34 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 107.19 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 153.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 26.66 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 10.65 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
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About This Recipe
Moroccan Style Black Eyed Peas is a Moroccan side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Dried Blackeye Peas, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 214.89 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Moroccan-Style Black-Eyed Peas?
- It is a Moroccan recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Moroccan-Style Black-Eyed Peas made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Dried Blackeye Peas, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Ground Cumin. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Moroccan-Style Black-Eyed Peas?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 214.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Moroccan-Style Black-Eyed Peas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Moroccan-Style Black-Eyed Peas healthy?
- Moroccan-Style Black-Eyed Peas has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 214.89 calories and 2.15 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.9 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.34 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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