Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas
Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas are a classic comfort food—perfect for cozy dinners or as a side dish for any meal. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do all the work!
Servings: 6
Calories: 298kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped Canadian bacon
- 2 garlic cloves
- 6 cups water
- 1 chicken or beef bouillon cube
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in your slow cooker.
- Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 5-6 hours, until the beans are tender.
Notes
- The beauty of this recipe is that the beans do not need to be pre-soaked!
- Make It Vegetarian: Leave out the Canadian bacon and substitute vegetable broth for the water and bouillon cube.
- Use Broth Instead of Bouillon: Replace the water and bouillon cube with chicken or beef broth for an even richer flavor.
- Adjust the Consistency: For a soupier dish, cook with 7 cups of water (or broth). For a thicker, stew-like consistency, use 5 cups.
- Try Turkey Bacon: Swap the Canadian bacon for turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Pressure Cooker: Make this recipe in your pressure cooker if you prefer. Add the ingredients and pressure cook for 45-50 minutes. Release the steam and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 974mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 7mg