Crockpot Black Eyed Peas with Bacon
Looking for a side for dinner, something to bring to a potluck, or do you want good luck for New Years? Well, these crockpot blackeyed peas are the way to go!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 207kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Crockpot or slow cooker
Ingredients
- ½ pound dried black eyed peas If possible soak the beans overnight for the best flavor
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoons garlic salt *
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder *
- ¼ teaspoon salt *
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper *
- ½ white onion chopped into fine pieces
- 4 pieces bacon sliced into small pieces (uncooked)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- If possible soak your black eyed peas for several hours or even overnight. If you are short on time, you can always do a quick soak or skip this step.
- Dice your onion and chop your bacon into small pieces
- Generously drizzle olive oil on the bottom of your crockpot (about 2 tablespoons) then add the beans, seasonings, and bacon pieces before adding the water.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Check and add more water as needed.
Notes
Nutritional information is an estimate only.
*Or add more/less seasoning to taste. You can always add more at the end of the cooking time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1565mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg