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Hearty Crockpot Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens Recipe – Easy Slow Cooker Southern Comfort Food

Hearty Crockpot Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens Recipe – Easy Slow Cooker Southern Comfort Food

Hearty Crockpot Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens is classic Southern comfort food made easy in the slow cooker. Tender black-eyed peas simmer low and slow with onions, garlic, and smoky spices, while collard greens become perfectly silky in a rich, flavorful broth.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups dried black-eyed peas, rinsed

1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and chopped

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

6 cups vegetable or chicken broth

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Add black-eyed peas to the slow cooker.

2. Top with onion, garlic, collard greens, olive oil, and spices.

3. Pour in broth and stir gently to combine.

4. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until peas are tender.

5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

6. Stir well and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

7. Serve warm.

Notes

• Add smoked turkey or ham hock for extra smoky flavor.

• Serve with cornbread or rice for a complete Southern meal.

• Leftovers taste even better the next day.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main Dish, Slow Cooker
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 11g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: crockpot black eyed peas, collard greens slow cooker, southern comfort food