Piyaz – Turkish Black Eyed Pea Salad

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 3
Try this Healthy and Flavorful Piyaz - Turkish Black Eyed Pea Salad
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Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 large red onions , grated or 1/2 large ground by hand with a bit of salt sprinkled on the onion
2 cups peas , soaked for 24hrs in salty water and boiled until done in the same water for soaking and drain well
4 roma tomatoes , diced
1/3 cup cilantro
2 tablespoons dill weed ( dry or fresh what ever is available )
4 freshly squeezed lemons
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons sumaq
4 -6 finely chopped garlic

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
219
Sugar
8g
Fat
0.9g
Piyaz is a classic Turkish salad recipe that is made with black-eyed peas, red onions, tomatoes, and parsley. This delicious salad is refreshing, healthy, and filling. It is perfect for summer days or picnics. You can also use it as a topping for your burritos or tacos. The salad is flavorful and aromatic because of the use of cumin, sumac, and garlic. You can use fresh herbs or dried ones based on availability. It is a versatile salad that can be modified as per your taste preferences and dietary needs.

Instructions

1.Grate or ground 1/2 large red onion and sprinkle salt on it.
2.Boil 2 cups of soaked peas in the same soaking water with salt and drain.
3.Finely dice 4 roma tomatoes and chop 1/3 cup of cilantro.
4.Add 2 tablespoon dill weed (dry or fresh), 4 freshly squeezed lemons, 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar, salt & black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons sumaq, and 4-6 finely chopped garlic.
5.Add boiled peas and mix well.
6.Serve cold.

PROS

This easy-to-make salad is healthy, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.
Black-eyed peas are great sources of protein, dietary fiber, iron, and potassium.
It makes an excellent side dish for BBQ or grilled meat, and it tastes great on its own.

CONS

Some people might not like the pungent odor of red onions.
Though boiled peas are a healthy option, overconsumption can cause flatulence.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The black-eyed peas are great sources of protein and dietary fiber. They have been linked to improved heart health, blood sugar regulation, and weight management. Red onions and garlic are anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. Additionally, lemon juice and red wine vinegar provides vitamin C and antioxidants.

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