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Black Eyed Pea Cornbread

Black Eyed Pea Cornbread prepared dish

This savory cornbread is infused with black eyed peas, offering a delightful twist on a classic dish. Perfectly moist and flavorful, it makes an excellent accompaniment to soups and stews. Enjoy a slice warm, topped with butter or your favorite spread!

This recipe is american style, lunch, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include green onions, cornmeal, salt, milk.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp green onions (chopped)
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup black eyed peas (cooked and mashed)
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the mashed black eyed peas and chopped green onions until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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