Pico Black-Eyed Peas

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Pico de gallo and black-eyed peas are a surprising marriage of flavor that are meant for each other.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

pico de gallo:

  • 3 tomatoes, diced

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 lime, juiced, or more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 3 cups dry black-eyed peas

  • water to cover

Directions

  1. Mix tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and garlic together in a bowl; add lime juice and salt and mix well. Refrigerate pico de gallo until flavors blend, at least 4 hours.

  2. Place black-eyed peas in a stockpot and pour in enough water to cover by 1 inch; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour. Stir pico de gallo into peas.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

151 Calories
1g Fat
28g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 151
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 10g 21%
Vitamin C 8mg 8%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 572mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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