Description
Southern Style Black Eyed Peas is a heartwarming dish that perfectly embodies the essence of Southern comfort food. This delightful recipe features tender black-eyed peas simmered with savory turkey crumbles, aromatic onions, and spices, resulting in a rich and flavorful stew that’s sure to warm your soul. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish pairs beautifully with cornbread or rice and can be customized to suit your taste. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, Southern Style Black Eyed Peas is not just a meal; it’s a tradition that brings people together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Black Eyed Peas
- 1 cup diced Smoked Beef Sausage
- 1 cup turkey crumbles
- 1/2 cup diced Yellow Onion
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
- 6 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil, diced smoked beef sausage, and onions. Cook until the sausage is lightly browned, then add minced garlic for an additional 45 seconds.
- Stir in black-eyed peas, chicken broth, chicken bouillon powder, and turkey crumbles. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 1–1½ hours, stirring occasionally until the peas are soft and flavorful. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg