Sweet and Sour Black-Eyed Peas

This has become my new go-to recipe for black-eyed peas. I'm a Southern girl and never thought I would be able to stray from the tried and true meat-seasoned version, but this one wins! Delicious and low fat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 7 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 17 mins
• Calories: 481 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry black-eyed peas
• 1 dash red pepper flakes, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; saute until softened and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add water, black-eyed peas, vinegar, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook until peas are tender, 60 to 90 minutes.