Brazilian recipe
Black-Eyed Pea Vinaigrette: Quick and Refreshing Recipe
Explore the versatility of black-eyed peas in this vibrant vinaigrette. A flavorful Brazilian salad, perfect for any meal.
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Ingredients
1 cup (teacup) black-eyed peas
4 cups (teacup) water for cooking
1 medium red onion
1/2 yellow bell pepper
2 medium tomatoes
1/4 cup (teacup) extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup (teacup) fresh cilantro leaves
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 cups (teacup) water for cooking
1 medium red onion
1/2 yellow bell pepper
2 medium tomatoes
1/4 cup (teacup) extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup (teacup) fresh cilantro leaves
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Black-eyed peas, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemons, cilantro, salt, and pepper can be found in the produce and pantry sections of most supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Place the black-eyed peas in a pressure cooker
- Add 4 cups of water
- Cover the pot and bring to high heat
- When the pot starts to whistle, reduce the heat
- Cook for 10 minutes
- Finely dice the red onion
- Remove the seeds from the yellow bell pepper and dice it finely
- Cut the tomatoes in half, discard the seeds, and dice them finely
- Wash and finely chop the cilantro leaves
- In a large bowl, combine the diced onion, bell pepper, and tomato
- Turn off the heat after the cooking time and wait for the pressure to release naturally before opening the pot
- Drain the cooked beans in a sieve
- Rinse the beans under cold water to stop the cooking and drain well
- Add the cooked black-eyed peas to the bowl with the chopped vegetables
- Season with olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper
- Gently mix all ingredients
- Serve the vinaigrette immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves
Observations
Black-eyed pea vinaigrette is a classic and extremely versatile option in Brazilian cuisine. Its combination of textures and the freshness of the ingredients make it ideal to accompany barbecues, grilled fish, or simply to compose a light and nutritious salad on warmer days. It's an easy and quick recipe that pleases all palates.
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