Pico Black-Eyed Peas
Pico Black-Eyed Peas pairs tender, simmered legumes with a lively pico de gallo for a bright, satisfying side. Expect juicy tomatoes, zesty lime, and a gentle jalapeño kick balanced by fresh cilantro and garlic. Serve it chilled or warm alongside grilled meats, tacos, or as a vibrant potluck addition.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pico Black-Eyed Peas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and garlic in a bowl; add lime juice and salt, then mix well.
- 2
Refrigerate the pico de gallo until the flavors blend.
- 3
Put the black-eyed peas in a stockpot and add enough water to cover them by 1 inch; bring to a boil.
- 4
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the peas are tender.
- 5
Stir the pico de gallo into the peas.
- Calories 108.07 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 2.46 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 24.09 g 9%
- Total Fat 0.26 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 189.99 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 3.88 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 80.6 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.88 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 210.67 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 73.46 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 9.86 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pico Black Eyed Peas is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, and Dried Blackeye Peas. Each serving provides about 108.07 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pico Black-Eyed Peas made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Blackeye Peas, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pico Black-Eyed Peas?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 108.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pico Black-Eyed Peas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pico Black-Eyed Peas healthy?
- Pico Black-Eyed Peas has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 108.07 calories and 2.46 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 189.99 mg (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, 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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