20 Best Canned Black Eyed Peas Recipes

black eyed bea salsa with chip in a bowl
Photo: CookinBug

You know that can of black-eyed peas hanging out in the back of your pantry? It's time to finally break that baby out! Make the most of your canned peas with our best appetizers (this dip is almost too easy to make), sides (you can't go wrong with this veggie-packed salad), and dinners (we have all the Hoppin' John content you'll ever need) that call for canned black-eyed peas.

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Deborah's Slow Cooker Spicy Black-Eyed Peas

black eyed peas, ham, and bell peppers on a spoon
Nicolette

Serve these black-eyed peas on the side or as the main dish. Fair warning: This recipe has a kick to it.

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Easy Hoppin' John

Easy Hoppin' John
Easy Hoppin' John.

Here's a tried-and-true Hoppin' John recipe to serve all year long. It comes together with just a few ingredients and it's kid-approved.

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Quick Hoppin' John Soup

hoppin john soup in green mug with spoon
Jax

This inexpensive, quick, and easy soup is perfect to throw together on winter weeknights with pantry staples.

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Black-Eyed Pea Soup

full pot of black eyed pea soup
dubaubel

"This is the best black eyed pea recipe I have tried," raves user PSK. "The best part is that it is so easy and quick to make! I didn't have to spend hours boiling beans and ham hocks."

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Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup

black eyed pea soup in a full red bowl
Soup Loving Nicole

Calling all spicy food lovers! Serve this soup with a square of Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread on the side.

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Black-Eyed Pea Dip

black eyed pea dip with cilantro, corn, tomatoes, and avocados
Jackie

Throw this easy dip together the day before your next outdoor gathering. Why not the day of? It's important to let it sit in your fridge overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

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Black-Eyed Pea and Jalapeno Salsa

black eyed bea salsa with chip in a bowl
CookinBug

This salsa is sure to be a hit with black-eyed pea fans. For a spicier kick, substitute fresh jalapenos for pickles.

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Best Ever Cowboy Caviar

Best Ever Cowboy Caviar
Bibi

"A friend brought this to a weekend get away and we couldn't get enough of it," says user LinnieC. "So delicious! I will definitely be making this in the future. Might make it for a family birthday party this weekend."

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Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo

black eye peas and brown rice in gumbo like stew
rowdycowboy

This warm, comforting recipe is a beautiful cross between Hoppin' John and gumbo. Serve it on New Year's Day or, really, any day of the year.

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Avocado and Black-Eyed Pea Salsa

Avocado and Black Eyed Pea Salsa with tortilla chips in a white bowl
bd.weld

Skip the jar of storebought salsa — this avocado and black-eyed pea alternative is delicious, nutritious, and oh-so easy to make.

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Bela's Stuffed Red Bell Peppers

stuffed bell peppers with rice and black eyed peas
Saz

These bell peppers are filled to the brim with flavorful goodness. This basic recipe is really forgiving, so it's easy to customize to suit your palate.

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Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo

pot of gumbo with black eyed peas on stove
Olive

"This gumbo is extremely easy and tasty," according to user lilsoxo. "People always say gumbo is so difficult/time consuming to make because you need special things like file powder bacon drippings or 50 ingredients; not this recipe!"

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Minced Beef with Black-Eyed Beans

pot of minced beef with black eyed peas
Vivian Barrow

This aromatic Pakistani recipe comes together quickly on the stove. Serve this dish with warm pitas and raita.

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Black-Eyed Pea, Pork, and Mustard Green Gumbo

Black-Eyed Pea, Pork, and Mustard Green Gumbo
Photo by Toni Marie.

This warming recipe with seasonal produce was practically made for chilly winter nights. It's amazing served over warm white rice, but you could definitely eat it on its own.

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Marinated Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Marinated Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Photo by Paula.

This marinated salad is about as refreshing as a recipe can get. Take it to a potluck or save it all for yourself.

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Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
Chefroden

Looking for a healthier Hoppin' John alternative for New Year's Day? This spinach salad with meaty dressing certainly fits the bill.

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Black-Eyed Pea Pie

Black-Eyed Pea Pie
sminckler

Yes, you read that right! This black-eyed pea dish is not only shockingly tasty, it works well as a side or main dish.

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Italian Hot Turkey Sausage and Black-Eyed Peas

Italian Hot Turkey Sausage and Black-Eyed Peas
Sugarplum

Here's an easy, filling, and flavorful weeknight meal. Allrecipes users say it's just as delicious as leftovers, so you may as well go ahead and double the recipe.

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Black-Eyed Pea Chowder

bowl of black eyed pea chowder with bacon
Caroline C

With just seven ingredients, this filling chowder is just as easy to make as it is to eat.

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Vegetarian Hoppin' John

close up of hoppin john in a red bowl
Baking Nana

"This is really good," says Baking Nana. "I added red bell pepper with the onions. Upped the Cajun seasoning to 1 tsp. Perfect for vegetarian guests or would work nicely as a side dish or healthy lunch."

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