Middle Eastern Crispy Black-Eyed Beans with Caramelised Onions

Low Fat

A 545-calorie Dinner recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
• 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prep: Slice onions thinly and chop herbs.
2. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced red onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, until deeply caramelised and softened.
3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the rinsed and drained black-eyed peas to the skillet with the caramelised onions. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through and begin to crisp on the outside.
4. Stir in ground cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the spices to become fragrant.
5. Remove from heat and gently fold in the fresh parsley and mint. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Serve immediately as a satisfying and flavourful vegetarian dinner.