Best 9 Black Eyed Peas Skillet Dinner Recipes

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**Black-Eyed Peas Skillet Dinner: A Nutritious and Flavorful One-Pot Meal**

Discover the delectable flavors of black-eyed peas in this comprehensive guide to skillet dinners. Our collection of recipes offers a diverse range of culinary experiences, from classic Southern comfort food to vibrant international fusions. Each skillet dinner is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas, showcasing the versatility of this humble legume. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, our black-eyed peas skillet dinner recipes have something for everyone. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the depths of this Southern staple, transforming it into hearty skillet meals that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHERN SKILLET BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH QUICK BUTTERY BISCUITS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 entree servings (or 8 side dish servings)

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cups roughly chopped collard greens (1/4-inch ribbons)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Two 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar
Quick Buttery Biscuits, recipe follows
Whipped Maple Butter, recipe follows
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for the work surface
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup vegan margarine, plus extra melted margarine, for brushing
3/4 cup soy, almond or rice milk
1/3 cup sliced scallions
1 cup vegan margarine, at room temperature
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat and saute the onions and green peppers until soft. Add the collard greens, garlic, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne and salt and saute a few minutes.
  • Stir in the black-eyed peas, tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and 1 cup water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve in soup bowls with Quick Buttery Biscuits and Whipped Maple Butter on the side.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Add the flour, baking powder and salt to a food processor and pulse for about 5 seconds until the ingredients are combined. Add the margarine and pulse until the mixture is the texture of coarse meal with a few larger margarine lumps. Work quickly so the margarine does not melt. Add the nondairy milk and pulse a few times until just combined. Do not overwork. Mix in the scallions.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and pat into an oblong shape about 1 inch thick. Using a floured 2 1/2-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter, cut the biscuits out and place them on a baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with some melted margarine and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the biscuits from the oven, brush again with melted margarine and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, using a whisk or electric mixer, whip the margarine with the maple syrup until light and fluffy. Refrigerate until serving.

BLACK-EYED PEA SKILLET



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Easy and economical. Serve over rice or couscous if you want but I prefer to eat it as a stew with cornbread alongside. Add other seasonings if you like (garlic, chilies, hot sauce, etc). For vegetarians, omit ground beef and replace with vegetarian beef crumbles, or omit altogether and serve over rice for complete protein.

Provided by Pat Edwards

Categories     Vegetables

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef (or vegetarian meat alternative)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped (optional)
2 can(s) blackeye peas (bushs brand)
2 can(s) diced tomatoes, undrained
to taste salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion and bell pepper until beef is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain off excess fat. For vegetarians, omit ground beef and replace with vegetarian beef crumbles, or omit altogether and serve over rice for complete protein.
  • 2. Drain the blackeye peas if they have a lot of liquid. Usually Bushs brand are thick so I don't drain. Do not drain tomatoes.
  • 3. Add black-eyed peas, tomatoes and their liquid, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • 4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

GRILLED STEAK WITH BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium red onion, sliced into rings
1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, patted dry
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 bunches baby turnips, trimmed and quartered, or 3 medium turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
1 12-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
4 fresh basil leaves, torn
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Grill the onion rings until charred, about 2 minutes per side. If the steak is too large to fit in the pan, cut it in half. Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl, then brush over the meat. Grill the steak until slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the turnips and cook until fork-tender, about 8 minutes. Add the black-eyed peas and tomatoes and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the onion rings and vinegar and remove from the heat.
  • Cut the steak into 3-inch-long sections along the grain, then thinly slice the meat against the grain. Stir the basil and chives into the black-eyed peas and serve with the steak.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705, Fat 45 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Cholesterol 90 milligrams, Sodium 711 milligrams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 41 grams

FRIED BLACK-EYE PEAS



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I make these with leftover cooked black-eyed peas cooked with ham hocks or smoked turkey from New Year's. I sometimes top with a fried green tomato or left over candied yams. Get creative with them. I've tried several variations. This is the basic version.

Provided by MAJIX

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound bacon
3 cups canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons minced shallot
⅓ cup chopped roasted red peppers
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Mash the black-eye peas in a bowl with a fork. Crumble the bacon into the peas, and stir in the shallot, red peppers, and enough flour to make the mixture stick together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Form the black-eye pea mixture into 4 patties.
  • Melt the butter with the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until golden brown and crispy on each side, about 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1051.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

BLACK-EYED PEA SKILLET DINNER



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Make and share this Black-Eyed Pea Skillet Dinner recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 1/4 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 (16 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
1/2-1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt (I used 1 t.)
pepper (I use 1/2 t.)
hot sauce

Steps:

  • Add ground beef, onion, and green pepper to a skillet.
  • Cook and crumble meat over medium heat until beef is browned; drain well.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the skillet; bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer 30 minutes.

BLACK-EYED PEAS SKILLET DINNER



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This recipe is a "lifesaver" when you need a meal in a hurry, which I discovered when our two boys were young and I was working outside the home. It also reheats well.-Judy Wiles, Burlington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cans (16 ounces each) black-eyed peas, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until beef is browned; drain fat. Add peas, tomatoes, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH SPINACH



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dried black-eyed peas
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
5 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cover the black-eyed peas with water and bring to a boil. Simmer gently until tender (about 30 minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper after the peas have cooked for 20 minutes.
  • Wash the spinach and remove stems. Shred leaves and drain well.
  • Soften the onion and garlic in the olive oil and cook until soft in a large skillet. Add the spinach and saute, stirring constantly until wilted. Season to taste and add the drained peas. Heat through, correct seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 159, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 407 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

BLACK-EYED PEA SKILLET DINNER



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Make and share this Black-Eyed Pea Skillet Dinner recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bonjovi4ever

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes with juice, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until beef is browned, drain off any fat.
  • Add peas, tomatoes, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.1, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1291.6, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 10, Sugar 6.1, Protein 33.3

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEA SKILLET



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An easy tasty one pot dinner. Makes a delicious and inexpensive dinner in a hurry.Vegetarian version. Substitute meat alternative(I have used the Morning Star Farms and the Ready Ground Beef Crumbles with great success, or just leave out altogether and use as a side dish)

Provided by Deborah1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef (or vegetarian meat alternative, see note above)
3 medium onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans spicy black-eyed peas, drained (I prefer the Ranch Style brand, but use Trappey's if I can't get them)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion and bell pepper until beef is brown and vegetables are tender.
  • Drain off excess fat.
  • Add drained black-eyed peas, tomatoes and their liquid, salt and pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • I serve with corn muffins and cold spiced peaches for an easy one dish supper.
  • NOTE- If you don't have the spicy black-eyed peas, you could add chopped jalapenos to suit your taste along with plain black-eyed peas.
  • This dish freezes well.

Tips:

  • Soak the black-eyed peas overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make them more digestible.
  • Use a large skillet: This will give the peas plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you add too many peas, they will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the peas over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Stir the peas frequently: This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Add the vegetables towards the end of the cooking time: This will help to prevent them from overcooking.
  • Season the peas to taste: You can add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or other spices to taste.
  • Serve the peas hot: They can be served over rice, quinoa, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed peas are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. This skillet dinner is a quick and easy way to enjoy them. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this black-eyed peas skillet dinner a try.

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