Black Eyed Peas With Carrots And Caserta Recipes

GREEK-STYLE BLACK EYED PEAS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat till shimmering but not smoking. Add onions and garlic. Saute briefly until translucent and fragrant. Add bell peppers and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes, tossing regularly.
• Now add diced tomatoes (with their juices), water, bay leaf, spices, salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Add in the black eyed peas. Boil for 5 minutes, then lower heat. Cover part-way and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes (occasionally check to stir. If the black eyed pea stew looks too dry, add a tiny bit of water.)
• Finally, stir in lemon juice and parsley.
• To serve, transfer to bowls. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy with a side of warm Greek pita or on top of orzo, rice, or your favorite grain.

PERSIAN-STYLE CARROTS AND BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the black-eyed peas and 4 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Off the heat, add the salt and set aside while the peas absorb some salt for 10 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, put the saffron and water in a small bowl. Mix and set aside for at least 15 minutes and as long as overnight.
• Place a large sauté pan over medium-low heat and add the olive oil, onion, carrots, and red bell pepper, stirring until the peppers start to soften and the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the saffron (and its blooming water), Persian Spice Mix, garlic, and black-eyed peas. Season the carrots and peas with salt and pepper to taste and stew until the carrots and peppers are tender and the black-eyed peas are glazed.
• Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Stir in the lemon juice, honey, and parsley. Serve cold or at room temperature.

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH CARROTS AND CASERTA

Steps:

• Place black-eyed peas in a large pot and cover with 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add lemon slices and sugar; simmer until black-eyed peas start to soften, about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse.
• Return black-eyed peas to the pot. Cover with 1 inch water. Bring to a boil. Simmer until almost tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Add zucchini, carrots, and salt. Simmer until black-eyed peas and carrots are soft, 20 to 50 minutes.
• Garnish black-eyed peas with tomatoes, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, and capers.