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
- 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 211.94 kcal Moderate
- Protein 1.81 g Low Source
- Carbs 23.37 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.98 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.86 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 113.52 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.09 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.29 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.34 g Moderate
- Calcium 221.45 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source
- Potassium 126.68 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 104.52 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 22.0 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 211.94 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 211.94 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.
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