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Black Eyed Peas For One
Enjoy this quick, easy single serving Black Eyed Peas recipe, filled with rich bacon, onions, and garlic - a tasty Southern tradition!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
American
Diet:
Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Keyword:
black eyed peas, new year
Servings:
2
servings
Author:
Joanie Zisk
Equipment
2 quart saucepan
Ingredients
2
strips
bacon
, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
½
cup
chopped onions
1
clove
garlic
, minced
1
(15-ounce)
canned black eyed peas
, rinsed and drained
US
-
Metric
Instructions
Cook the bacon pieces in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until crisp.
Add the chopped onions and minced garlic and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the black eyed peas to the onions and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
Serve.
Notes
Bacon Fat Magic
: Make sure to cook the onions and garlic in the rendered bacon fat for an extra flavor boost.
Seasoning Balance
: Taste as you go to find the perfect balance of salt and pepper.
Gentle Simmer
: Let the peas simmer gently to meld the flavors without turning mushy.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
241
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
28
g
|
Protein:
12
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
14
mg
|
Sodium:
132
mg
|
Potassium:
417
mg
|
Fiber:
8
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin C:
3.9
mg
|
Calcium:
36
mg
|
Iron:
2.8
mg