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Black Eyed Peas Sausage

Delicious Black Eyed Peas Sausage: Comfort Food Bliss

Experience the heartwarming flavor of Black Eyed Peas Sausage, a Southern dish blending creamy black-eyed peas and smoky sausage, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Black Eyed Peas Rinsed and soaked overnight
  • 1 lb Sausage (Italian or Smoked) Cooked until browned
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion Diced finely
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced just before adding
For the Flavor
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh thyme enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
Seasoning Essentials
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
For Garnishing
  • Chopped Green Onions Optional

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak Black Eyed Peas: Rinse under cold water, soak overnight, then drain.
  2. Prep Ingredients: Dice onion and mince garlic for efficient cooking.
  3. Brown Sausage: Cook sausage in a pot for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, cook onion and garlic for about 5 minutes.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Add black-eyed peas, broth, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring to Boil: Increase heat to high until boiling, then reduce to low.
  7. Simmer: Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add Sausage: Stir in browned sausage and heat through for 5 minutes.
  9. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper to preference.
  10. Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish can easily be customized for vegetarian diets using plant-based sausage or mushrooms. Leftovers store well in the fridge or freezer for future meals.

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