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 black-eyed peas
4 cups water for cooking
1 medium red onion
1/2 yellow bell pepper
2 medium tomatoes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 cups water for cooking
1 medium red onion
1/2 yellow bell pepper
2 medium tomatoes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Black-eyed peas, red onion, yellow bell pepper, tomatoes, lime, cilantro, salt, and black pepper can typically be found in the produce section of most supermarkets or at local farmers' markets.
Olive oil and white wine vinegar are common pantry staples found in the cooking oil and vinegar aisles of supermarkets.
Olive oil and white wine vinegar are common pantry staples found in the cooking oil and vinegar aisles of 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 cooker starts to whistle, reduce the heat
- Cook for 10 minutes
- Chop the red onion into small cubes
- Remove the seeds from the yellow bell pepper and chop it into small cubes
- Cut the tomatoes in half, discard the seeds, and chop into small cubes
- Wash and finely chop the cilantro leaves
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes
- 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, lime juice, salt, and black pepper
- Mix all ingredients gently
- 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 fresh ingredients makes 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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