Description
Quick and Delicious Canned Black Eyed Peas is the ultimate fast comfort food recipe. Made with pantry staples like canned black eyed peas, onions, and simple spices, this Southern-style dish is hearty, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect as a side or a main dish with cornbread or rice. Great for busy nights and packed with fiber and plant-based protein.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small jalapeño or ½ bell pepper, diced (optional)
2 cans black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Open and drain the canned black eyed peas. Rinse them well using a colander to remove excess salt and canning liquid.
2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add diced onion and sauté for about 4–5 minutes, or until translucent.
4. Stir in the garlic and optional jalapeño or bell pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Add the rinsed black eyed peas to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the aromatics.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir and let the flavors blend as the peas warm through—about 5–7 minutes.
7. Garnish with fresh chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Rinsing the canned peas is crucial to cut down on excess salt and improve flavor.
For added flavor depth, stir in a dash of broth or hot sauce while simmering.
This dish gets better the next day—perfect for make-ahead meals or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg