Black-eyed peas, a humble yet versatile legume, take center stage in this Southern comfort food trifecta. Paired with two other soul food staples - mustard greens and fluffy rice - this trio forms a symphony of flavors that will warm your belly and soul. The black-eyed peas, with their creamy texture and mild flavor, provide a canvas for the tangy, slightly bitter mustard greens. The rice, cooked to perfection, soaks up all the delicious pot liquor, creating a hearty and satisfying foundation for the meal.
These three recipes, presented in a step-by-step format, will guide you through the process of creating this classic Southern dish. From prepping the ingredients to cooking each component to perfection, we'll cover it all. So, whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, let's dive into the world of black-eyed peas, mustard greens, and rice, and create a meal that will leave you feeling full, happy, and connected to the traditions of Southern cuisine.
BLACK-EYED PEAS AND RICE
Black-eyed peas with rice.
Provided by Negman
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes
Time 9h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir ham until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic; saute until onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Add black-eyed peas, water, bay leaves, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cover pot with a lid and simmer until peas are tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves from black-eyed peas mixture and stir in rice. Simmer until all the liquid is evaporated, 5 to 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 277.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH COLLARD GREENS
Time to gather round the table, y'all! This dish has special meaning on New Year's Day, when Southerners eat greens for future wealth and black-eyed peas for prosperity. -Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add collard greens, salt and cayenne; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until greens are tender. Add peas, tomatoes and lemon juice; heat through. Sprinkle servings with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH MUSTARD GREENS AND RICE
Adapted from: "Vegetable Soups from Deborah Madison's Kitchen". "A homey Sunday-night sort of soup that makes no pretensions to being hoppin' John or any other southern dish but simply a bowl of delicious nourishment. I've found that frozen black-eyed peas take as long to cook as dried ones that have been soaked--a good hour and a half. Brown butter mixed with roasted sesame oil has a vaguely meaty flavor, which isn't detectable as either butter or sesame." "Smoked Spanish paprika stands in for the smoky flavor of bacon or ham."
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Chowders
Time 2h10m
Yield 2 quarts, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a wide soup pot over medium heat and let it brown for several minutes until it smells nutty.
- Add the sesame oil, then the onions, bay leaves, celery, garlic, thyme, chile flakes, smoked paprika, cumin and celery leaves.
- Cook stirring occasionally, until the onions have browned, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, then add the beans (drain them first if you used soaked dried), 2 quarts water, and 1 tsp salt.
- Simmer, covered, until the beans are tender. Taste for salt and season with pepper.
- Cut the mustard greens off their stems and wash them. Simmer in salted water to cover until tender, a few minutes, then transfer to a strainer, rinse with cool water, and chop. Stir them into the beans.
- Taste once more for salt and season with plenty of pepper.
- Add a few spoonfuls of rice to each bowl and serve with Tabasco, Crystal, or other favorite hot sauce on the side.
BLACK-EYED PEA, PORK, AND MUSTARD GREEN GUMBO
This is one of my favorite gumbos I make. The combination of ingredients may sound strange, but they go together so well and it is so delicious. Serve over warm white rice.
Provided by RFalgout
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Season pork cubes with salt, pepper, and thyme to taste and place in a cast iron skillet.
- Cook pork cubes in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Transfer pork from skillet to a bowl, reserving drippings.
- Cook and stir bacon in a 9-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon grease.
- Cook and stir okra in the bacon grease over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer okra to a bowl, reserving bacon grease. Cook and stir smoked sausage in bacon grease until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to sausage; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir 48 fluid ounces chicken stock into sausage mixture and bring to a simmer. Stir roux into broth mixture until dissolved and slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly stir 48 fluid ounces chicken stock into thickened stock; bring back to a simmer.
- Mix pork, pork drippings, bacon, chili powder, paprika, 2 teaspoons black pepper, file powder, rosemary, 1 teaspoon thyme, bay leaves, and Creole seasoning into thickened chicken stock; simmer, stirring often and skimming off fat, until flavors blend, about 1 hour.
- Stir black-eyed peas, mustard greens, okra, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, mushrooms, and remaining chicken stock into pork-stock mixture; simmer for 1 hour more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 34.6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 2025.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
BLACK EYED PEAS WITH RICE
This is a nice southern dish that you can use as a side dish or as main course. Smoked sausage or bacon can be used in place of the hamhocks if you so desire. Serve the beans and meat over rice. This is known as Southern Caviar and is eaten on New Year's Day. The black-eyed peas represent luck and the cabbage represents money. You can use fresh, frozen, or canned black-eyed peas in place of the dried beans, which shortens the cooking time for a quicker version of this recipe.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Pork
Time 3h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the peas; place in large pot. Cover with water. Bring to boil. Once it reaches a boil, remove from heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour. After the 1 hour is up, drain the peas and set aside.
- Add oil to pot; sauté the ham hock, onion, and celery until tender.
- Add the garlic and sauté 2 minutes more.
- Add peas cover with water about 1 to 11/2 inch over peas.
- Add pepper, parsley, and about 1 teaspoon of salt to start with.
- Bring to boil; stir, reduce heat and simmer about 2 hours, or until peas are tender. Keep checking every once in a while to see if more water is needed, and taste to see if more salt is needed.
- Stir occasionally.
- Water will turn into a gravy; serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.8, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 174.8, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3
Tips:
- Soak the black-eyed peas overnight: This will help them cook evenly and reduce the cooking time.
- Use a large pot: The black-eyed peas, mustard greens, and rice will expand as they cook, so it's important to use a large pot to accommodate them.
- Season the dish to taste: The amount of salt, pepper, and other spices you add will depend on your personal preferences. Taste the dish as it cooks and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
- Serve the dish with your favorite sides: Black-eyed peas with mustard greens and rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include cornbread, collard greens, and fried chicken.
Conclusion:
Black-eyed peas with mustard greens and rice is a delicious and nutritious dish that is easy to make. It is a great option for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its combination of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give black-eyed peas with mustard greens and rice a try!
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