Black-Eyed Pea Skillet Dinner (Printer-friendly)

Hearty one-pan meal with black-eyed peas, golden potatoes, and fresh spinach in a cast iron skillet.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
03 - 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 1 lb)
04 - 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

→ Legumes

05 - 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas (or 1 can, 15 oz, drained and rinsed)

→ Seasonings

06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Liquids

11 - 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth

→ Garnishes

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
13 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add the sliced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
03 - Stir in the diced potatoes. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden and just tender.
04 - Add the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour in the vegetable broth and add the black-eyed peas. Stir well to combine. Cover the skillet and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until potatoes are fully cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed.
06 - Uncover, add the chopped spinach, and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until spinach is wilted.
07 - Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so you spend less time washing dishes and more time eating
  • The black-eyed peas get creamy and infused with smoky paprika while the potatoes develop that golden crust only a cast iron skillet can deliver
02 -
  • Cutting your potatoes into evenly sized pieces is crucial because smaller pieces will turn to mush while larger ones stay undercooked
  • Resist the urge to stir the potatoes too frequently during the initial cooking, or they will never develop that crispy exterior
03 -
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for the best flavor development and easy cleanup
  • Let the skillet rest off the heat for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld
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