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Fresh Black-Eyed Peas in Olive Oil

One of the lightest and most delicious olive oil dishes of Aegean cuisine.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Level
Easy
Heat
Mild
Region
egemutfagi
Fresh Black-Eyed Peas in Olive Oil
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Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 500 grams fresh black-eyed peas
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1/2 tea glass olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup hot water

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Trim the ends and strings of the fresh black-eyed peas and cut them in half.

  2. 2

    Sauté chopped onions and garlic in olive oil in a wide pan.

  3. 3

    Add diced tomatoes and sauté for a few minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the peas, salt, sugar, and hot water, then cover the pan.

  5. 5

    Simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes until the peas are tender.

  6. 6

    Serve cold after it reaches room temperature.

Note. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the cooking water to keep the bright green color.

Questions

How do you string fresh black-eyed peas?

Cut off the ends and pull downwards to easily remove the strings on both sides.

Should it be served hot or cold?

It is typically served at room temperature or chilled.

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