By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026

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Quick Black-Eyed Peas

Serves 6

116 cal · 45 min

Quick Black-Eyed Peas

Recipe GLPRf8aee88011271b

4.5(1)
Southern
Side Dish
45 min
116 cal
Servings: 6
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A hearty, savory side dish featuring tender black-eyed peas simmered with smoky turkey bacon and sweet onions. This quick stovetop version comes together in about 40 minutes and delivers classic Southern comfort in every spoonful. The peas absorb the rich flavors while staying creamy and delicate—perfect alongside any main course.

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Ingredients

4 slices turkey bacon, chopped

1/2 cup onion, diced

2 cups frozen black-eyed peas

2 cups water

1 tablespoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Wash your hands with soap and warm water before beginning. Chop the turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces and dice the onion.

  2. Heat a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped turkey bacon and cook until the edges begin to brown and the fat renders, about 2 minutes.

  3. Add the diced onion to the pot with the bacon and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and slightly translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. Stir in the frozen black-eyed peas, water, sugar, and black pepper. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.

  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently. Cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are completely tender but still hold their shape.

  6. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Serve hot in bowls or as a side on individual plates.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

This is a solid weeknight dish for Charlotte. Black-eyed peas are a Southern staple and available canned at every major chain (Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart, ALDI); turkey bacon costs about $5 per pound and an onion under $1, making the per-serving cost roughly $1.50-$1.75, which is genuinely cheap. The stated 45 minutes is honest for canned peas with no active cooking once everything hits the pot, so this feeds a family without fussing. The only meaningful drawback is that leftover black-eyed peas reheat well but the texture of turkey bacon degrades, so it's better eaten same-night—a minor issue for a dish this economical and regionally appropriate.

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