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Easy Crock Pot Black Eyed Peas Recipe

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Forget everything you thought about time-consuming bean recipes—these Crockpot Black Eyed Peas deliver perfectly tender, deeply flavorful results with zero soaking and almost no effort. This slow cooker method transforms humble black-eyed peas into a comforting, Southern-inspired dish that simmers to perfection while you go about your day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and sorted
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped kale or spinach (optional)
  • Hot sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and sort the dried black-eyed peas, removing any debris or discolored peas.
  2. Add peas to the crockpot, followed by onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and diced tomatoes.
  3. Sprinkle in salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin. Tuck the bay leaf in the center.
  4. Pour broth over the ingredients, ensuring peas are submerged. Add olive oil if using.
  5. Stir gently, then cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  6. Once tender, remove bay leaf and shred any meat if added. Stir in greens if using.
  7. Mash 1 cup of peas and stir back in for a naturally thickened texture.
  8. Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving and finish with hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Add salt only during the final hour of cooking to prevent peas from becoming tough. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain proper temperature and moisture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 11g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: crockpot black eyed peas, slow cooker peas, southern beans, no soak beans

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