Description
This hearty Comforting Black Eyed Peas and Cabbage recipe is the perfect dish for a cozy night in. Made with flavorful black-eyed peas, tender cabbage, ground meat (or sausage), and simmered in a spiced tomato broth, it’s a one-pot comfort meal rich in Southern tradition. It’s easy to make, packed with fiber and protein, and absolutely satisfying from the first spoonful to the last.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef or sausage
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cans (15 oz each) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef or sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Stir in diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Add diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
4. Pour in broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Stir in the black-eyed peas. Let cook for another 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
6. Add chopped cabbage. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, until cabbage is tender but not mushy.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot with cornbread or crusty bread.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and use vegetable broth.
You can substitute canned black-eyed peas with cooked dry ones for more flavor.
This dish tastes even better the next day after the flavors develop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: black eyed peas, cabbage, stew, comfort food