BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH CARROTS AND CASERTA

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A refreshing Mediterranean dish! Black-eyed peas with carrots and caserta. Perfect choice for vegans and vegetarians! If you like fish, you can add some smoked tuna or sardines.

Provided by Mothersagenda

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
2 slices lemon
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 large Caserta zucchini, cubed
4 carrots, cubed
salt to taste
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon capers, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place black-eyed peas in a large pot and cover with 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add lemon slices and sugar; simmer until black-eyed peas start to soften, about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse.
  • Return black-eyed peas to the pot. Cover with 1 inch water. Bring to a boil. Simmer until almost tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Add zucchini, carrots, and salt. Simmer until black-eyed peas and carrots are soft, 20 to 50 minutes.
  • Garnish black-eyed peas with tomatoes, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, and capers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 90.6 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

Brandi Bera
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to cook black-eyed peas.


Namira Khan
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This dish is a great way to show off your culinary skills.


Cody Wolfe
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one didn't disappoint. It's definitely going into my regular rotation.


MD samim Hossan
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This dish is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Dangerous Hanan
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I'm not a huge fan of black-eyed peas, but this recipe changed my mind.


Rogelyn Rosas
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This dish is a great source of protein and fiber.


Gurmanpreet Kaur
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I made this dish for a vegan friend and she loved it.


Flower Florida
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Roshni Hafsa
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The black-eyed peas, carrots, and caserta all complement each other perfectly.


Souriz Dr
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover carrots and caserta.


Khaldain Henry
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook black-eyed peas, and this recipe didn't disappoint. It's a keeper!


Billy Eskew
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Discovery24 Tv
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the crispy caserta.


Darya khan Bajkani
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I've never had black-eyed peas before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were delicious!


Cheez Kalakala
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These black-eyed peas were a hit! The carrots and caserta added a nice sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.