Best 7 Southern Black Eyed Peas And Cauliflower Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Southern cooking with our delightful Southern Black-Eyed Peas and Cauliflower recipes. Discover a symphony of flavors in these delectable dishes that blend traditional Southern charm with a modern twist. From the classic black-eyed peas simmered in a savory broth to the innovative cauliflower variation, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Indulge in the comforting warmth of black-eyed peas cooked with aromatic spices, tender vegetables, and smoky bacon. For a healthier alternative, explore the vibrant cauliflower version, where roasted cauliflower florets take center stage, complemented by a medley of spices and tangy tomatoes. Whether you prefer the classic or the contemporary, these Southern Black-Eyed Peas and Cauliflower recipes will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS



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I find pork the secret to a good black-eyed pea recipe. A double dose of ham for flavor and slow and gentle cooking creates this perfect side dish. -Emory Doty, Jasper, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces sliced salt pork belly, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 smoked ham hocks

Steps:

  • Place peas in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid; set aside., In the same pan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the pork belly, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, pepper flakes and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Add the broth, ham hocks and peas; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water if desired., Discard bay leaves. Remove ham hocks; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones if desired; finely chop and return to pan. Discard bones. If desired, top with additional fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS AND CAULIFLOWER



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This sweet and savory black-eyed pea dish, from vegan cookbook author Chloe Coscarelli, calls for canned beans so it comes together in about a half hour. Serve with Ms. Coscarelli's super-easy biscuits. Leftovers, if you have any, can be eaten in a bun, sloppy-Joe style.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cups cauliflower florets, roughly chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
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
2 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar or maple syrup
2 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and sauté onions and green peppers until soft. Add cauliflower and cook, stirring frequently, until it is lightly browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne and salt, and cook a few more minutes.
  • Stir in black-eyed peas, tomato sauce, water, soy sauce, brown sugar and vinegar. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve in soup bowls with biscuits and whipped maple "butter" on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1009 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

GLUTEN-FREE BLACK-EYED PEA AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Great way to bring in good luck with the New Years' tradition of eating black-eyed peas!

Provided by tiger77

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 1h14m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound bacon, sliced into small pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup white wine
8 cups chicken broth
2 (19 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large pot and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon pieces on paper towels.
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in the same pot. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; cook and stir until onion is softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, black-eyed peas, and cauliflower florets. Season with black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer soup until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove soup from heat and let cool briefly, about 10 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Top with bacon pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 639.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

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.

SOUTHERN-STYLE BLACK-EYED PEAS



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I have been making these Southern black-eyed peas for years and years, and they are always a big hit for family dinners! Don't skip the cumin, which is the "secret" ingredient.

Provided by carina

Time 4h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound smoked ham hocks
6 cups water
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 leaf (blank)s bay leaves

Steps:

  • Soak black-eyed peas in a bowl of water for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add smoked ham hocks and water. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
  • Drain peas and add to the pot along with seasoned salt, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour. Uncover the pot and cook until beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaves and ham hocks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 384.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS



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From About Southern U.S. Cuisine website. This recipe makes some delicious black-eyed peas for New Years Day or anytime of the year. A true southern delight. Note: you can use chicken broth in place of some of the water for more flavor.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb dried black-eyed peas
1 large onion, sliced
1 large ham hock
2 -4 slices bacon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 fresh garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cover peas with water to 3 inches over the peas.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, then simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Place ham hock, sliced onion, bacon, pepper, garlic and salt in the slow cooker/crock pot.
  • Pour in 3 cups water.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH until peas are tender and ready to go into the crockpot.
  • When peas are tender, transfer to the slow cooker/crock pot.
  • Reduce heat to LOW; cover and cook for 7 to 9 hours.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with hot cornbread.

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS



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I love black-eyed peas! I'd much rather have fresh peas than dried, but I'll take them anyway I can get them. I don't remember where I found this recipe, but I really like it. The original recipe used salt pork, but I use bacon. Give me a bowl of these peas, a dash of Tabasco, a slab of hot-from-the-oven cornbread, some green onions and tomato slices then stand out of the way!

Provided by TxBluebonnet

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups fresh or frozen black-eyed peas
4 -5 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a 5 quart Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; set aside to drain on paper towels.
  • Cook onion, celery and garlic in bacon drippings until tender; add broth, salt, pepper and peas. Bring to a boil and skim top if necessary.
  • Lower heat to simmer; crumble bacon and add to peas.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste, cover and simmer until peas are tender (30 minutes to 1 hour depending on how tender you like them).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 998, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 15.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Rinse the black-eyed peas thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Soak the black-eyed peas in water for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before cooking. This will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • If you don't have time to soak the black-eyed peas, you can cook them without soaking, but they will take longer to cook.
  • Add the black-eyed peas to the pot along with the cauliflower, onion, garlic, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the black-eyed peas are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the soup hot with cornbread, rice, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Southern black-eyed peas and cauliflower soup is a delicious, hearty, and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover black-eyed peas. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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