Fat Free Black Eyed Peas

Discover a wholesome and hearty dish with this Fat Free Black Eyed Peas recipe, a deliciously simple way to enjoy plant-based comfort food without any added oils or fats. Packed with tender black-eyed peas and a medley of aromatic vegetables like onion, celery, and carrot, this recipe gets its smoky depth and bold flavor from smoked paprika, cumin, and thyme. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this one-pot meal is naturally vegan, low-calorie, and high in protein, making it an excellent addition to your weekly meal rotation. Ready in just over an hour (with minimal prep time), it’s a satisfying, soul-warming dish that’s ideal as a light entrée or a robust side. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it up for a comforting, guilt-free feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried black-eyed peas
• 5 cups Water
• 1 medium, diced Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 2 stalks, diced Celery
• 1 medium, diced Carrot
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried black-eyed peas under cold water, removing any debris or stones.

Step 2

In a large pot, combine the black-eyed peas with 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Allow the peas to boil for 2 minutes, then remove the pot from heat and cover with a lid. Let the peas soak for 1 hour for a quick soak. Alternatively, soak them overnight in cold water.

Step 4

After soaking, drain and rinse the black-eyed peas. Set them aside.

Step 5

In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced celery, and diced carrot. Cook with a splash of water over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the soaked black-eyed peas back into the pot along with 5 cups of fresh water.

Step 7

Add the bay leaf, smoked paprika, dried thyme, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer for about 45-50 minutes, or until the peas are tender.

Step 9

Taste the peas and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1644.8 grams (1644.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	430

Total Fat 14.10g	18%
Saturated Fat 2.00g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1693mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 63.30g	23%
Dietary Fiber 17.50g	63%
Total Sugars 15.50g
Protein 17.50g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 228mg	18%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 1123mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.2%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 56.3%