Black Eyed Peas Recipes

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I got a feeling that tonight’s a night for the best black eyed peas recipes! Anyone who’s tried these can’t get enough. These dishes will surely get you questioning: where are those black eyed peas?

Easy Black Eyed Peas Recipes:

These Black Eyed Peas recipes are perfect to serve on New Years Day and all year long. Their are many ways to make these recipes. We love to add in smoked ham and more.

Black eyed peas and collard greens is one of my favorite recipes. Add in bay leaves, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. Simmered covered in a large pot or a slow cooker for a delicious meal.

Cooking time will vary and most recipes are done within 30 minutes.

1. Crock Pot Black Eyed Peas

If you believe otherwise, you haven’t tried one of our dishes! Less is more indeed with such an easy and inexpensive recipe featuring our crock pot black eyed peas!

Crock Pot Black Eyed Peas

If you are looking for the best way to cook black eyed peas, this Crock Pot black eyed peas recipe is so flavorful. The tomatoes and ham really give it a ton of flavor.

Crock Pot Black Eyed Peas

2. Southern Black Eyed Peas

These Southern black eyed peas are easy to make. Stir in bacon and other flavors for a delicious meal.

Southern Black Eyed Peas

These Southern Black Eyed Peas have so much flavor thanks to bacon and all the delicious seasonings that are added!

Southern Black Eyed Peas

3. Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

Make your New Year's Day complete with this Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Recipe. Simple ingredients makes this recipe so delicious.

Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

4. Black Eyed Peas with Coconut Milk and Ethiopian Spices

It’s gonna take a lot to drag you away from the African flavors of this recipe. You’ll find yourself blessing the rains down in Africa. With this black eyed peas with coconut milk and Ethiopian spices recipe! Hurry, this one’s waiting here for you!

Black Eyed Peas with Coconut Milk and Ethiopian Spices

This creamy, complex-tasting dish relies on assertive African flavors like berbere and coconut milk. Don’t leave out the habanero—it’s not too hot because it’s seeded, and it adds a fruity, tropical flavor.

Black Eyed Peas with Coconut Milk and Ethiopian Spices

5. Black Eyed Peas Chili Lime Cowboy Caviar

If you can’t decide between making a dip, a side salad, or a salsa, choose this recipe. It’s got all of your options covered. This chili lime cowboy caviar will surely be the most attractive dish served on your table!

Black Eyed Peas Chili Lime Cowboy Caviar

Black-eyed peas, black beans, sweet corn, grape tomatoes, peppers, and avocados make this one incredibly fresh big bowl of flavors perfect for get-togethers, potlucks, barbecues, or anything you need it for.

Black Eyed Peas Chili Lime Cowboy Caviar

6. Hoppin’ John Stew Topped with White Cheddar Cheese Grits

If you’re hopping back and forth to keep yourself warm on a cold winter night. Hop into a night of delicious chili in the form of a black eyed peas stew. Try this Hoppin’ John stew with white cheddar cheese grits!

Cook on the stovetop with a lid and delicious flavor.

Hoppin’ John Stew Topped with White Cheddar Cheese Grits

A tasty alternative to chili, this hearty, updated twist is served with creamy, quick-cooking grits instead of rice.

Hoppin’ John Stew Topped with White Cheddar Cheese Grits

7. Coconut Jerk Peas with Pineapple Salsa

Make peace with those jerks with some jerk peas! Those jerks can never get enough of this coconut jerk peas with pineapple salsa recipe. You can never go wrong with black eyed peas cooked in coconut and jerk broth.

Coconut Jerk Peas with Pineapple Salsa

These rich and spicy Coconut Jerk Peas are super simple to make and pair brilliantly with a sweet and vibrant pineapple salsa.

Coconut Jerk Peas with Pineapple Salsa

8. Masala Black Eyed Peas

So let’s incorporate and bring those spices into your favorite black eyed pea recipe! Feel the goodness of good karma with every taste of these spicy good Masala black eyed peas!

Cook these black eyed peas in a large pot, covered.

Masala Black Eyed Peas

Tender, creamy, earthy black-eyed peas spruced up with ginger, garlic, chiles and hefty spices.

Masala Black Eyed Peas

9. Mangalorean Spinach and Black Eyed Peas

No, this isn’t the Star Wars sequel series. Indulge in more of India’s best flavors with a Mangalorean spinach with black eyed peas!

Mangalorean Spinach and Black Eyed Peas

This black eyed peas specialty is from the city of Mangalore, India. Indulge in more of India’s best flavors with a Mangalorean spinach with black eyed peas!

Mangalorean Spinach and Black Eyed Peas

10. Southern Field Peas with Okra

Has the market run out of your favorite black eyed peas? Buy yourself one of its close relatives that’s as tasty and nutritious: field peas. Try this savory southern field peas with okra recipe!

Southern Field Peas with Okra

Field peas are cooked in a homemade broth and served with Haitian epis seasoning for classic Southern taste brightened with the epis.

Southern Field Peas with Okra

11. Ba’s Black Eyed Pea Chili Verde

Chilis will always be a staple when cooking peas and beans. Do your guests a favor by cooking only the best chili! Pump them up with a plate of Ba’s black eyed pea chili verde.

Ba’s Black Eyed Pea Chili Verde

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Ba’s Black Eyed Pea Chili Verde

12. Carla Hall’s Black Eyed Pea Salad with Hot Sauce Vinaigrette

Add a touch of hot sauce for an unforgettable picnic meal! Have a taste of Carla Hall’s black eyed pea salad with hot sauce vinaigrette!

Carla Hall’s Black Eyed Pea Salad with Hot Sauce Vinaigrette

In this salad, cucumbers and onion balance the peas’ creaminess with crunch, and tomatoes burst juiciness.

Carla Hall’s Black Eyed Pea Salad with Hot Sauce Vinaigrette

13. Pork Cheek and Black Eyed Pea Chili

If you love a nice bowl of flavored pork, why not add some peas? Turn that bowl of pork into a delicious bowl of chili! Make your pork cheek and black eyed pea chili!

In a large pot bring to a boil then simmer until fully cooked.

Pork Cheek and Black Eyed Pea Chili

For this luscious chili, we used incredibly flavorful and succulent pork cheeks—an unusual cut worth seeking out. If pork cheeks aren't available, pork shoulder (cut into 2-inch pieces) can be substituted.

Pork Cheek and Black Eyed Pea Chili

14. Smoky Sweet Potato Black Eyed Pea Soup

Pork, beef, or any kind of meat doesn’t have to be in the equation for a delicious meal. And who would’ve thought sweet goes well with smoky? Surprise your vegan friends with the meatless goodness of this smoky sweet potato black eyed pea soup!

Smoky Sweet Potato Black Eyed Pea Soup

This Vegan Smoky Sweet Potato Black-eyed Pea Soup is full of flavor, plant-based protein, is oil-free, dairy-free and made with delicious whole foods!

Smoky Sweet Potato Black Eyed Pea Soup

15. Cajun Black Eyed Peas Pasta

Twirl up your forks for the classic Cajun black eyed peas pasta! There’s no such thing as having too much luck and prosperity!

Cajun Black Eyed Peas Pasta

An easy, budget- and kid-friendly dish sure to bring you health and wealth in the coming year.

Cajun Black Eyed Peas Pasta

16. Slow Cooker Peas and Greens Soup with Turkey Sausage

Vibrant food leads to exciting conversations! Impress people with a hot pot of turkey sausage cooked in peas and greens soup!

Slow Cooker Peas and Greens Soup with Turkey Sausage

The tomatoes are added right before serving; otherwise, their acid would prevent the peas from getting tender. The kale, a favorite super-food to use in soups and winter salads, also goes in at the end in order to keep its vibrant, green color.

Slow Cooker Peas and Greens Soup with Turkey Sausage

17. Tex Mex Black Eyed Pea Casserole

It’s easy to prepare and can feed a night of hungry people. Liven up the dining area with a casserole of Tex Mex black eyed peas!

Tex Mex Black Eyed Pea Casserole

It’s easy to prepare and can feed a night of hungry people. Liven up the dining area with a casserole of Tex Mex black eyed peas!

Tex Mex Black Eyed Pea Casserole

18. Southern Cobb Salad with Cornbread Croutons

From black eyed peas and cornbread croutons to bacon and blue cheese, this salad offers everything you need. Every food group has a spot in this all-around dish. Ask, and you shall receive from this Southern Cobb salad with cornbread croutons recipe!

Southern Cobb Salad with Cornbread Croutons

This take on a Cobb salad has all the essential ingredients—from hard-boiled egg to bacon and blue cheese—but with a few special Southern additions: Black-eyed peas and Cornbread Croutons.

Southern Cobb Salad with Cornbread Croutons

19. Sausage and Black Eyed Pea Hash

Squash your worries for the day with a plate of sweet butternut squash. Topped with decadent black eyed peas and spicy sausage. Serve your loved one’s with the best sausage and black eyed pea hash! No need to spell comfort when you can eat one of these!

Sausage and Black Eyed Pea Hash

Butternut squash makes for a warm and comforting hash in this Sausage and Black-Eyed Pea Hash.

Sausage and Black Eyed Pea Hash

20. Rainbow Power Greens Salad with Black Eyed Peas

Make space in your stomach for this rainbow power greens salad with black eyed peas!

Rainbow Power Greens Salad with Black Eyed Peas

A healthy greens salad packed with lucky black-eyed peas and superfoods. Easy to make and full of flavor!

Rainbow Power Greens Salad with Black Eyed Peas

21. Slow Simmered Black Eyed Peas and Greens

Simmer down and sip on a warm bowl of peas and greens. There’s nothing more comforting than slow simmered black eyed peas and greens.

Slow Simmered Black-Eyed Peas and Greens

Slow Simmered Black-Eyed Peas and Greens is a great cold-weather comfort food that is as healthy as it is delicious! Vegan comfort food at its best!

Slow Simmered Black-Eyed Peas and Greens

22. Southern Living Braised Collards with Bacon and Black Eyed Peas

Pay homage to this Southern classic. Make sure to put the right amount of crisp on the bacon for the perfect toppings. Serve your guests Southern Living braised collards with bacon and black eyed peas!

Southern Living Braised Collards with Bacon and Black-Eyed Peas

Winter greens can be bitter but not when cooked this way. Perfectly complimentary flavors and belly-filling warmness. If you've never tried collard greens before this recipe is more than worth the effort.

Southern Living Braised Collards with Bacon and Black-Eyed Peas

23. Black Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Tacos with Pomegranate Seeds

What you read is what you get in this delightful appetizer/ side dish. Have an eventful evening with these black eyed peas and sweet potato tacos with pomegranate seeds!

Black Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Tacos with Pomegranate Seeds

I also added some pomegranate seeds for a little extra luck and who can resist that beautiful color?!

Black Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Tacos with Pomegranate Seeds

24. Hoppin’ John with Braised Oxtail

Bring out all of the ox meat’s flavors by braising it and mixing it with black-eyed peas. Enjoy a dish loaded with spice and proteins with this Hoppin’ John with braised oxtail!

Hoppin’ John with Braised Oxtail

For a twist on Hoppin' John, a Lowcountry staple made from peas and rice, Sheldon Simeon adds Hawaiian touches like braised oxtail.

Hoppin’ John with Braised Oxtail

25. Chili Roasted Black Eyed Peas

Let’s make a toast for this deliciously roasted black eyed pea dish. Munch on this tasty mix of peas and spices. Show your loved ones how much you appreciate them with a flavorful bowl of chili roasted black eyed peas!

Chili Roasted Black Eyed Peas

Munch on this tasty mix of peas and spices. Show your loved ones how much you appreciate them with a flavorful bowl of chili roasted black-eyed peas!

Chili Roasted Black Eyed Peas

26. Sheet Pan Okra with Tomatoes and Black Eyed Peas

Bring justice to the most discriminated vegetable in the world, okra. Make those skeptics crave more of this savory blend of vegetables and peas. Check out this sheet pan okra with tomatoes and black eyed peas recipe!

Sheet Pan Okra with Tomatoes and Black-Eyed Peas

A glorious vegetarian meal, cooked on one sheet pan, of caramelized okra, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, and Lowcountry-inspired spices.

Sheet Pan Okra with Tomatoes and Black-Eyed Peas

27. Sloppy Black Eyed Peas

Drop those greasy sloppy joes and eat more healthily with a bite from these Sloppy, black eyed peas! All those food stains will be worth every taste of this power recipe!

Sloppy Black Eyed Peas

The black-eyed peas cook down in your 1 ½ to 2 quart slow cooker into a thick stew as they meld with the Cajun seasoning and veggies to create a New Orleans–inspired Sloppy Joe.

Sloppy Black Eyed Peas

28. Black Eyed Pea Nourish Bowls

Sweet potatoes and mangoes make for a nutritious bowl of spicy chili. Make several of these tasty, black eyed pea nourish bowls for those chill, weekend dinners!

Black Eyed Pea Nourish Bowls

Roasted sweet potatoes pair beautifully with smoky black-eyed peas and mango habanero hot sauce for an incredibly satisfying, flavorful, nutrient-packed, plant-based, and gluten-free entrée.

Black Eyed Pea Nourish Bowls

29. Jamaican Black Eyed Pea Curry

Spice up the dinner table with extra helpings of this Jamaican black eyed pea curry!

Jamaican Black Eyed Pea Curry

This Jamaican black-eyed pea curry is so delicious. It’s creamy, bursting with flavor, hearty, healthy, and super easy to make. It’s naturally gluten-free and vegan.

Jamaican Black Eyed Pea Curry

30. Red Red (Ghanaian Black Eyed Pea Stew)

Come and taste this smoked pork stew simmered in a stew of flavorful spices. Serve your guests a dish they won’t forget with this Ghanaian Red Red, black eyed pea stew!

Red Red (Ghanaian Black Eyed Pea Stew)

This is a wonderful dish of beans with tomatoes and a touch of chile and curry.

Red Red (Ghanaian Black Eyed Pea Stew)

31. Mexican Black Eyed Pea Dip

Dip your plain crackers in this Mexican black eyed pea dip! Make sure to leave enough for the other guests!

Mexican Black Eyed Pea Dip

I tried to lighten this up a bit by using light cream cheese and real Mexican cheese instead of that processed block you see in these types of dips.

Mexican Black Eyed Pea Dip

32. Lobia Masala Black Eyed Peas Curry

Fill more stomachs with pots of this Lobia Masala black eyed peas curry!

Lobia Masala Black Eyed Peas Curry

Crowds of hungry guests will flock over the aroma of this flavorful curry. Fill more stomachs with pots of this Lobia Masala black eyed peas curry!

Lobia Masala Black Eyed Peas Curry

33. Crispy Black Eyed Peas (Seasoned and Baked)

Watch your favorite movie shows while munching on these tasty treats! Savor every bite and crunch while not missing a beat from whatever movie/ series you’re watching. Grab yourself a handful of these crispy black eyed peas!

Crispy Black Eyed Peas (Seasoned and Baked)

These seasoned, oven-crisped Black-Eyed Peas are delicious and the perfect snack for a New Year's party!

Crispy Black Eyed Peas (Seasoned and Baked)

34. Curried Green Beans and Black Eyed Peas

Curry is always a perfect way of bringing out every flavor in beans and peas. Catch yourself getting carried away from this delicious curried green beans and black eyed peas!

Curried Green Beans and Black Eyed Peas

Curry is always a perfect way of bringing out every flavor in beans and peas. Catch yourself getting carried away from this delicious curried green beans and black eyed peas!

Curried Green Beans and Black Eyed Peas

35. Summer Hoppin’ John Salad

Black eyed peas aren’t exclusive to just celebrating the start of the new year. Bring the luck and prosperity of black eyed peas into your summer getaways! Enjoy your outings with platefuls of this summer Hoppin’ John salad!

Add in garlic powder, chicken broth, liquid smoke for delicious recipe.

Summer Hoppin’ John Salad

Bring the luck and prosperity of black eyed peas into your summer getaways! Enjoy your outings with platefuls of this summer Hoppin’ John salad!

Summer Hoppin’ John Salad

36. Southwest Black Eyed Pea Dip

Give those delicious nachos a Southwestern kick! Enjoy your favorite finger food snacks with this Southwest black eyed pea dip! Southwest style black eyed peas for a delicious recipe.

Southwest Black Eyed Pea Dip

We took the ingredients in Texas caviar (a classic chilled Southern dip made with black-eyed peas) and turned them into a warm and gooey multi-layered dip topped with diced tomatoes, zesty cilantro, and spicy jalapeños.

Southwest Black Eyed Pea Dip

37. Bulldog Caviar

This delicacy is the perfect snack to chow down on as you drown in the intensity of college sports! Bring out the bulldog in you with a taste of this delicious bulldog caviar!

Bulldog Caviar

Combine black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, jalapeños, onion, and scallions in a large bowl. Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to combine.

Bulldog Caviar

38. Wild Rice Hoppin’ John

Who said leftover rice can’t make for a delicious black eyed pea recipe? Get wild and go rowdy for the flavors of this decadent wild rice Hoppin’ John!

This recipe is delicious with bay leaf, vegetable broth, celery and red bell peppers.

Wild Rice Hoppin’ John

Who said leftover rice can’t make for a delicious black eyed pea recipe? Get wild and go rowdy for the flavors of this decadent wild rice Hoppin’ John!

Wild Rice Hoppin’ John