This bean and okra recipe is a classic Southern side dish perfect for potlucks.
Add onion; cook, stirring, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
Add broth and bay leaves; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
Add okra, salt, pepper and cayenne.
Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
Equipment
Large saucepan
Frequently Asked Questions
Black-eyed peas are a throw in of legume.
They rank low on the glycemic index and can help stabilize blood sugar.
The fiber in legumes helps lower cholesterol and can improve gut health.
Legumes have also been linked to lower disease risk, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
It also provides a little boost of fiber and protein to help keep you full and satisfied.
Because we use chicken broth in this recipe, as is, it is not vegan.
However, you could swap the chicken broth for vegetarian broth to make it vegan-friendly.
you might use dried black-eyed peas, but you’ll need to cook them first.
You cancook dried black-eyed peason the stovetop, in a pressure cooker or in a slow cooker.
Just see to it to soak the dried black-eyed peas beforehand.
Yes, you’re able to use frozen okra here.
Frozen okra is convenient and available all year round.
Adding the okra toward the end of cooking guarantees a tender, not mushy, texture.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.
