Black Eyed Peas With Herbs

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"This Moroccan dish is adapted from Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian. I serve this stew-like dish over rice for a delicious hearty vegetarian meal."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups dried black-eyed peas, picked over
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole dried hot red chili pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 -3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt

directions

1. Wash and drain black-eyed peas.
2. Soak peas overnight in water that covers by 5 inches.
3. Drain peas and discard soaking liquid.
4. In a large pot, add the peas and 4 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil.
5. Cover, turn the heat down to low, and simmer for 40 minutes or until the peas are tender; set aside without draining.
6. Add the oil to a large skillet and put over medium-high heat.
7. When the oil is hot, add in the chile and stir once; it should darken and puff up immediately.
8. Quickly add in the garlic and stir once.
9. Add the black-eyed peas and all the cooking liquid, the bay leaves, oregano, thyme, paprika, and salt.
10. Stir mixture and bring to a simmer.
11. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
12. Serve hot.

Reviews

[Ms.Quinn]

I love this recipe!! I followed the directions exactly with the exception of using crushed red pepper flakes and sautéing 2 onions with the garlic! The flavors are wonderful and are a nice change from the meat-simmered Southern version I am used to having! This is a wonderful vegan meal that I am definitely going to be making again!

 

[Susie D]

Very nice. The seasoning was pleasant and different from the southern style I normally prepare. I used red pepper flakes instead of the whole chili. Thanks for posting this one Nurse Di!

 

[Roosie]

Tasty! I adapted this slightly to use the cooked black eyed peas I already had on-hand and we enjoyed this over rice for a light lunch. I thought the spicing was pleasant and well-balanced. I did think that it would have benefitted from the addition of some sauteed chopped onion, however as I felt it was a little plain by itself. Good though, thanks Di!