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Black-Eyed Peas in Savory Tomato Sauce

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Black-eyed peas cooked in savory tomato sauce and garnished with fresh cilantro for a simple vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 188
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can 15 oz black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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small soup pot

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add black-eyed peas, crushed tomatoes, and water.
  5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 561mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 377IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Mash a small portion of peas for thicker texture.
Adjust spices to taste.
Serve warm with rice or bread.

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