Boiled and Fried Black Eye peas, step by step Recipe Video l Real Nice Guyana.

black eye peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and quicker to cook.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while canola is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity and flavor.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories and cabbage is often less expensive.

Soak black eye peas in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked peas.

Boil peas in fresh water with bay leaves until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Drain the cooked peas and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the cooked peas, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and thyme; cook for 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped tomato and carrot; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Drizzle with lime juice before serving.

Garnish with chopped green onion.

Cooking Techniques

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