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Persian Style Black Eyed Peas for Rosh Hashanah

Tender black eyed peas cooked with caramelized onions, garlic, turmeric and ground Persian lime, then tossed with fresh lime juice, dill and parsley. A fragrant, herb-forward dish rooted in Persian Jewish cooking that earns its place on the Rosh Hashanah simanim spread and well beyond the holiday table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Jewish, Mediterranean, Persian, Rosh Hashanah
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups black eyed peas soaked in water overnight
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions finely diced
  • 6 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp ground dried limes Persian spice called Limoo Omani
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • kosher salt
  • 1 lime
  • ½ cup parsley finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh dill finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Soak dry beans in water over night.
  • Heat a large pot on medium heat, add olive oil. When it shimmers add in onions and garlic. Reduce heat and let the onions soften, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Add in dried lime, turmeric and season generously with salt, stir to combine.
  • Drain beans and add them to the pot. Add just enough water to cover the beans (between 4 and 5 cups of water). Bring to a boil, cover halfway and simmer for 45 minutes. Test beans to ensure they are cooked through.
  • When ready to serve, season with more salt, the juice of one lime, a drizzle of olive oil, parsley and dill. Taste and adjust. Toss together and serve at room temperature.

Notes

I make the beans ahead of time, keep them refrigerated and add lime and herbs before serving.
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