West African Curried Black Eyed Peas

9m
Prep Time
3h
Cook Time
3h 9m
Ready In

Recipe: #45158

September 13, 2025



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Original is 8 servings
  • Sauce

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (343.9 g)
  • Calories 394.2
  • Total Fat - 37.1 g
  • Saturated Fat - 2.4 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 451.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 8.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 4.8 g
  • Sugars - 1.9 g
  • Protein - 14.1 g
  • Calcium - 50.5 mg
  • Iron - 2.1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 4.2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Peas: wash black eye peas in a colander or strainer.

Step 2

Boil on high for 15 minutes (use a timer or watch the clock) in a 3 quart or larger-sized pot.

Step 3

Add 1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt and 1 teaspoon salt (to taste).

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 60 to 70 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

The more you stir the more mushy the black eye peas will be.

Step 6

If you want them to be firm and well-formed, then stir only once halfway during cooking.

Step 7

Meanwhile, sauté onion in cooking oil for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Add spices stir a minute.

Step 9

Then add tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes or so. Add this mixture to the black eyed peas.

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