Quick & Easy Black Eyed Peas and Cornbread

Black eyed peas are considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Southern cuisine, especially when eaten on New Year’s Day.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 19.

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Quick & Easy Black Eyed Peas and Cornbread

Cooking Method: Baking, Simmering Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black Eyed Peas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Bell Pepper
• 2 stalk Celery
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoon Butter

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the black eyed peas.
2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
4. Stir in the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the black eyed peas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. While the peas are simmering, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
7. In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
8. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
9. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
10. Pour the cornbread batter into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
11. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Let the cornbread cool for 10 minutes before serving.
13. Serve the black eyed peas with a side of cornbread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 10g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.