Blackeyed Peas and Cajun Sausage

Savor the bold, comforting flavors of the South with this hearty Blackeyed Peas and Cajun Sausage recipe, a true soul food classic that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. Featuring tender black-eyed peas cooked to perfection alongside smoky, spiced Cajun sausage, this dish is infused with the “holy trinity” of Southern cooking—onions, bell peppers, and celery—plus a medley of flavorful seasonings like smoked paprika, thyme, and Cajun spices. Simmered low and slow in a rich chicken broth, this one-pot meal offers incredible depth of flavor with minimal effort. Garnish with fresh green onions for a pop of color and serve over fluffy white rice for a complete, satisfying dish that will transport your taste buds straight to Louisiana. Keywords: black-eyed peas, Cajun sausage, Southern comfort food, one-pot meal, soul food recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
• 12 ounces Cajun sausage (andouille or smoked sausage)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion (diced)
• 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
• 2 stalks celery stalks (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 stalks green onions (chopped, for garnish)
• 4 cups cooked white rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the black-eyed peas thoroughly under cold water and pick out any debris. Set aside.

Step 2

Slice the Cajun sausage into 1/2-inch rounds.

Step 3

In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and cook for 4-5 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pot, add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Return the sausage to the pot. Add the rinsed black-eyed peas, chicken broth, thyme, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the black-eyed peas are tender. Stir occasionally and add water if needed to maintain desired consistency.

Step 9

Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot. Optionally, spoon over cooked white rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3609.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3381.2

Total Fat 151.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.5g
Cholesterol 200.1mg	0%
Sodium 10161.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 382.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.3g	0%
Total Sugars 37.6g
Protein 121.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 546.5mg	0%
Iron 31.8mg	0%
Potassium 4262.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 45.3%