Black-Eyed Pea Hash (Printable)

Savory roasted black-eyed peas with potatoes, onions, and bell peppers seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
10 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
13 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or green onions

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - On a large baking sheet, toss diced potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the salt, and half the black pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast for 15 minutes.
03 - While potatoes roast, in a large bowl, combine roasted potatoes, black-eyed peas, onion, bell peppers, garlic, remaining olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, remaining salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
04 - After 15 minutes, remove potatoes from oven. Transfer the vegetable and seasoning mixture to the baking sheet, tossing everything together evenly.
05 - Return to oven and roast for another 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until potatoes are golden and vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all morning on it.
  • The roasting brings out natural sweetness in the onions and peppers while the potatoes get gloriously crispy.
  • It's flexible enough to serve as a side dish or hearty enough to stand alone, and it reheats beautifully.
02 -
  • Don't skip spreading the potatoes in a single layer on their own first—they need that extra time and direct heat to actually crisp up rather than steam.
  • The red pepper flakes are optional but they're worth the little kick, and you can always put hot sauce on the side for people who want more heat without committing.
03 -
  • If you're using canned black-eyed peas, drain them really well and pat them dry with a paper towel before roasting—excess moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
  • Don't feel locked into these exact vegetables; swap in diced zucchini, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes depending on what you have and what season it is.
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