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10 Flavorful Black Eyed Peas Recipes You’ll Want to Make Again and Again!

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Though called a pea, Black Eyed Peas are actually beans which means they are chock full of protein and nutrients and provide for a very rich and filling meal. Check out these recipes from our Food Monster App to see just how versatile and scrumptious these small guys can be!

1. Black-Eyed Peas and Kale Chili

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This is a beautiful take on a classic chili and the addition of kale makes it hearty and nutritious. The black eyed peas provide a sturdy foundation for the plethora of spices, garlic, and onion that go into creating the flavor of this chili and the kale adds a nice bit of texture to make this recipe a ‘bowl’ in one. This Black Eyed Peas and Kale Chili by Pavani Nandula is incredible!

2. Southern Sweet Potato and Black Eyed Peas Stew

Source: Sweet Potato and Black Eyed Peas Stew

Southern flavor with a creamy sweet potato broth base, this soup is packed with black beans, corn, and greens. This Sweet Potato and Black Eyed Peas Stew by Kayli Dice is how we do soul food!

3. Black-Eyed Pea Burgers With Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce

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These yummy Black Eyed Peas Burgers by Holly Jade have Southern flair! They are made from black-eyed peas, oats, and buckwheat flour, so they are hearty and filling and they’re served with a smoky, sugar-free barbecue sauce. You can make these any time of year, whether it’s summer and you’re eating dinner on the porch or if it’s winter and you’re wishing for warmer days. Serve these with some vegan cheese, onion, plenty of barbecue sauce, and your favorite greens.

4. Protein-Rich Veggie and Lentil Dalcha Curry

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Vegetable and Lentil Dalcha Curry by Preeti Tamilarasan is a healthy and protein-rich lentil-based curry recipe flavored with garam masala. In this particular recipe, chickpeas, pigeon peas, cauliflower, onion, and carrots are the main ingredients. It is then tempered with red chilis, garlic, cumin, and curry leaves to create a zesty and fragrant dinner entrée.

5. Black Eyed Peas Pattie

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Made in the oven or in the frying pan, accompanied by vegetables or in between bread, veggie burgers never get old! This Black Eyed Peas Patty recipe by Sara Oliveira, made with a bean-based patty, is the perfect, meaty main course.

6. Stewed Black Eyed Peas

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A rich, delicious and filling spiced stewed beans; simple and easy to make! This Black Eyed Peas Stew by Elsa Brobbey is a deeply flavorful and rich comfort food, and also relatively hands-off. Vegetables and legumes are accented with aromatic spices and stewed over time until the vegetables start to break down, meld, and become a thick and deliciously saucy stew. Serve this on its own, over baked potatoes, or on toast.

7. Black-Eyed Pea Collard Wraps With Pickled Vegetables and Ginger-Peanut Sauce

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These colorful pickled vegetables and black-eyed peas wrapped in a dark green collard leaf make a meal that’ll catch everyone’s eye. Pickling the vegetables adds tanginess, but it’s not necessary — the wraps are amazing as they are, too. These Black Eyed Peas Collard Wraps by Erin Beccia also perfect as a make-ahead light lunch that’s light and flavorful.

8. Instant Pot Texas Black-Eyed Peas Caviar

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This is a great dish and worth the effort to plan ahead so that it can be served chilled. Prepare up to 2 days in advance and store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Texas Caviar is said first to have been served on New Year’s Eve at the Houston Country Club sometime around 1940. This Texas Black Eyed Peas Caviar is scrumptious!

9. Saffron Barley With Black-Eyed Peas

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Hearty and lush, this Barley with Black Eyed Peas dish by Elsa Brobbey is a great dinner option for when you want something filling and flavorful, but don’t want to spend all night cooking. In less than an hour, you can have this colorful and nutty entrée, flavored with delicate notes of saffron. Make sure to garnish with plenty of ground black pepper!

10. Acaraje: Brazilian Black-Eyed Peas Fritters

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Acarajé is a Brazilian street food inspired by African akaras. Popular in Salvador and Olinda, they’re airy and fluffy on the inside and a little crispy on the outside. It’s an absolute must that you eat these while they’re hot — that’s when they’re at their best. This recipe by Pavani Nandula is a must-try!

Still craving some lentil-rich recipes? Check out 15 Hearty High-Protein Lentil Burgers! Just to make sure you’ve got all the recipes you need, check out all the burger recipes on the Food Monster App!

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