Black-Eyed Peas and Cornmeal Dumplings

Health score
17%
Black-Eyed Peas and Cornmeal Dumplings
55 min.
4
457kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Black-Eyed Peas and Cornmeal Dumplings! This comforting dish is a perfect blend of Southern flavors, bringing warmth and satisfaction to your lunch or dinner table. With a preparation time of just 55 minutes, you can easily whip up this hearty meal that serves four, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home.

Imagine the rich aroma of hickory-smoked bacon sizzling in a Dutch oven, infusing your kitchen with a savory scent that beckons everyone to the table. The tender black-eyed peas simmering in a flavorful chicken stock create a deliciously creamy base, while the addition of fresh garlic and green onions elevates the dish with vibrant notes. And let’s not forget the star of the show: the cornmeal dumplings! These fluffy, buttery morsels are the perfect complement to the hearty stew, soaking up all the delicious flavors.

Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it also packs a nutritious punch, with a balanced caloric breakdown that makes it a wholesome choice for any meal. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a comforting bowl of goodness, Black-Eyed Peas and Cornmeal Dumplings is sure to become a beloved staple in your recipe collection. So grab your apron and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 16 ounce pea-mond dressing frozen ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons butter chilled cut into pieces
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk 
  • cups chicken stock see unsalted (such as Swanson)
  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup spring onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • cup onion chopped
  • 1.5 cups water 
  • 0.3 cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • knife
  • whisk
  • blender
  • measuring cup
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp.
  2. Remove bacon from pan; finely chop.
  3. Remove 1 tablespoon drippings from pan; set aside. Increase heat to medium-high.
  4. Add 1 cup onion to remaining drippings in pan; saut 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add garlic; saut 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Add stock, 1 1/2 cups water, salt, pepper, and peas to pan; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
  7. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  8. Combine flour, green onions, cornmeal, and baking soda, stirring with a whisk.
  9. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  10. Add bacon, reserved 1 tablespoon drippings, and buttermilk; stir until a moist dough forms.
  11. With moist hands, gently divide mixture into 12 equal portions. Drop dumplings, 1 at a time, into pan; cover and cook 8 minutes or until dumplings are done, stirring occasionally.
  12. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories457kcal
Protein17.31%
Fat28.81%
Carbs53.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
96.63
Glycemic Load
25.52
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
22.260434689729%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
9.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:456.75kcal
22.84%
Fat:14.68g
22.59%
Saturated Fat:6.53g
40.81%
Carbohydrates:61.8g
20.6%
Net Carbohydrates:51.86g
18.86%
Sugar:10.18g
11.32%
Cholesterol:31.01mg
10.34%
Sodium:778.98mg
33.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.86g
39.72%
Folate:305.88µg
76.47%
Manganese:0.9mg
44.78%
Fiber:9.94g
39.76%
Vitamin B1:0.58mg
38.53%
Phosphorus:334.33mg
33.43%
Vitamin B3:5.61mg
28.07%
Selenium:19.27µg
27.54%
Iron:4.93mg
27.4%
Copper:0.52mg
25.86%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.91%
Magnesium:95.04mg
23.76%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.55%
Potassium:718.09mg
20.52%
Vitamin K:20.81µg
19.82%
Zinc:2.57mg
17.16%
Calcium:96.23mg
9.62%
Vitamin B5:0.88mg
8.81%
Vitamin C:5.96mg
7.23%
Vitamin A:336.34IU
6.73%
Vitamin E:0.71mg
4.74%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.41%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.89%
Source:My Recipes