Black-Eyed Pea Hash (View Print Version)

Hearty Southern-style hash with roasted black-eyed peas, golden potatoes, and colorful vegetables. Ready in 45 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
12 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or green onions, optional

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - On a large baking sheet, toss diced potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the salt, and half the black pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast for 15 minutes.
03 - In a large bowl, combine roasted potatoes, black-eyed peas, onion, bell peppers, garlic, remaining olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, remaining salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
04 - Remove potatoes from oven after 15 minutes. Transfer the vegetable and seasoning mixture to the baking sheet, tossing everything together evenly.
05 - Return to oven and roast for another 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until potatoes are golden and vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple and easy preparation that yields professional-tasting results.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a crowd-pleasing option for various dietary needs.
  • Packed with savory spices like smoked paprika and cumin for a smoky, warm flavor profile.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of stirring halfway through; it ensures that all the vegetables get even contact with the baking sheet for maximum browning.
  • Use a large baking sheet to avoid overcrowding, which helps the vegetables roast rather than steam.
  • Check the labels on your canned beans to ensure there are no hidden additives if you have specific dietary restrictions.
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