Meatless Black‑Eyed Peas
Meatless Black‑Eyed Peas simmer until tender in a fragrant broth of onion, garlic, bay leaves, and parsley, letting the beans shine with clean, earthy depth. Olive oil rounds out the texture, while green onion adds a gentle freshness. Serve as a cozy side or a simple main for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or New Year’s Day traditions.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Meatless 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
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 63
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the peas in a large container and cover them with several inches of cool water; let them soak for 8 hours to overnight, then drain.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 3
Sauté the onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Add the black-eyed peas, 1 quart water, green onions, parsley, bay leaves, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce the heat and simmer until the peas are tender and most, if not all, of the water is absorbed, 1 to 2 hours.
- 6
Add more water if more cooking is needed.
- 7
Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if needed before serving.
- Calories 104.0 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 1.39 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 16.88 g 6%
- Total Fat 4.28 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.6 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 39.72 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 4.36 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 5.07 g --
- Added Sugars 3.31 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 85.93 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 57.39 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 38.2 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 9.53 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.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Meatless Black Eyed Peas is made with 10 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Blackeye Peas, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 104.0 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Meatless Black‑Eyed Peas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Blackeye Peas, Dried Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Meatless Black‑Eyed Peas?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 104.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Meatless Black‑Eyed Peas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Meatless Black‑Eyed Peas healthy?
- Meatless Black‑Eyed Peas has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 104.0 calories and 1.39 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 3.31 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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