Crispy Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients

• 1 lb dry black-eyed peas
• 3 tbsp gumbo filé powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 small yellow onion (Peeled and cut in half)
• 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
• water (Enough to cover the peas by 3 inches)
• 0.5 cup canola oil
• 0.25 cup Creole seasoning (Preferably Tony Cachere’s)
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 3 tbsp paprika
• kosher salt (To taste; sometimes a pinch is needed)

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the dry black-eyed peas in a colander. Pick through them and remove any broken beans or stones.

2. 2

   Place the peas in a large pot and add enough water to cover them by 3 inches.

3. 3

   Add the gumbo filé powder, bay leaves, and halved yellow onion to the pot.

4. 4

   Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for about 30 to 45 minutes, until the peas are completely tender but not falling apart.

5. 5

   When the peas are almost cooked, heat the oven to 400°F.

6. 6

   Drain the peas in a colander. Place them on a towel-lined baking sheet to cool and dry; do not rinse them. Move the peas around slightly to help them dry.

7. 7

   Transfer the peas to a large bowl. Add the canola oil, Creole seasoning, onion powder, paprika, and freshly cracked black pepper, then toss until the peas are evenly coated.

8. 8

   Taste the seasoned peas and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Add a pinch of kosher salt if needed.

9. 9

   Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned peas into an even layer across the baking sheets.

10. 10

    Bake the peas at 400°F for 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for another 40 minutes, or until the peas are crispy.

12. 12

    Cool the crispy black-eyed peas completely.

13. 13

    Store the cooled peas in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of water beyond covering the peas by 3 inches. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container. The peas can be added to salads or eaten as a snack.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• salad topping
• vegan
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• baked
• crispy
• make-ahead