Slow Cooker Spicy Black-Eyed Peas

Black-eyed peas grab some heat and spice from jalapeno peppers and cumin in this flavorful slow cooker preparation that also includes diced ham, bacon, bell peppers, onion, and garlic.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 199 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 onion, diced
• 6 cups water
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
• 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
• 8 ounces diced ham

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour the water into a slow cooker, add the bouillon cube, and stir to dissolve. Combine the black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, ham, bacon, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to blend. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours until the beans are tender.