Black-Eyed Pea Hash (Printable view)

Roasted black-eyed peas, potatoes, onions, and peppers combine for a savory, wholesome side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
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 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or green onions

# How To Make:

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 - After 15 minutes, remove potatoes from oven. Add 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, wholesome ingredients that create complex flavors
  • Versatile as a breakfast side, lunch, or dinner component
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free
  • One-pan preparation means minimal cleanup
  • Makes good use of leftover or canned black-eyed peas
02 -
  • For crispier potatoes, give them a 5-minute head start before adding other ingredients
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet—use two if necessary for better caramelization
  • Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can replace dried herbs (use 1½ teaspoons fresh)
  • This dish reheats beautifully in a skillet with a splash of olive oil
  • For meal prep, roast components separately and combine when serving
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