Brazilian recipe
Black-Eyed Pea Vinaigrette: A Quick, Refreshing Brazilian Recipe
Explore the versatility of black-eyed peas in this vibrant vinaigrette. A flavorful Brazilian salad that is 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 lemon
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 lemon
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
In the United States, black-eyed peas, fresh produce, cilantro, olive oil, and white wine vinegar are typically available at grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets, and Latin American or international food markets.
Preparation method
- Place the black-eyed peas in a pressure cooker
- Add 4 cups of water
- Cover the cooker and set it over high heat
- When the cooker starts to whistle, reduce the heat
- Cook for 10 minutes
- Dice the red onion into small cubes
- Remove the seeds from the yellow bell pepper and dice it into small cubes
- Cut the tomatoes in half, discard the seeds, and dice them into small cubes
- Wash and finely chop the cilantro leaves
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion, bell pepper, and tomato
- Turn off the heat after the cooking time and wait for the pressure to release naturally before opening the cooker
- Drain the cooked black-eyed peas in a sieve
- Rinse the peas 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 the olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper
- Gently mix all the ingredients together
- Serve the vinaigrette right away, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves
Observations
Black-eyed pea vinaigrette is a classic, extremely versatile option in Brazilian cooking. Its mix of textures and fresh ingredients makes it ideal alongside barbecue, grilled fish, or simply as a light, nourishing salad on warmer days. It is an easy, quick recipe that appeals to every palate.
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