⏱ 430 min total

Slow Cooker Sloppy Black Eyed Peas

Name: Slow Cooker Sloppy Black Eyed Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 420 min
Total time: 430 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅓ cup Water; ¹⁄₁₆ cup Black-eyed peas; ¹⁄₁₆ cup chopped Carrots; ⁷⁄₁₆ tbsp Millet; ⅓ tbsp Red bell pepper; ³⁄₁₆ cloves, minced Garlic; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Cajun seasoning; ³⁄₁₆ cup, chopped Kale; ³⁄₁₆ cup Tomato paste; ³⁄₁₆ dash Salt; ³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper; 1 roll Hamburger bun

Per 1 serving · 201 g · 12 ingredients

Calories

187

9%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
7.5g
15% of calories
Carbs
35g
70% of calories
Fat
3.2g
14% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Slow Cooker Sloppy Black Eyed Peas (201 g) has 187 calories, with 7.5 g of protein, 35 g of carbohydrates and 3.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (70% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (31% DV), Vitamin K (72% DV) and thiamine (22% DV).

Per 100 g

93cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

Net carbs

30g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C31%
Vitamin K72%
Thiamine22%
Riboflavin (B2)20%
Niacin24%
Folate (B9)22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber18%
Vitamin A17%
Vitamin E14%
Vitamin B615%
Potassium14%
Magnesium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 420 min

1
Combine water, black eyed peas, carrots, millet, bell pepper, garlic, and cajun seasoning in slow cooker and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours.
2
30 minutes before serving: Add the greens and tomato paste. Add the salt and pepper right before serving and more Cajun seasoning if needed. Serve open-faced style with the black-eyed pea mixture ladled over a lightly toasted bun.
3
Recipe inspired by: http://healthyslowcooking.com/2013/11/16/sloppy-black-eyed-peas/#_a5y_p=1508350

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (201 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	157 μg	17%
Vitamin C	28 mg	31%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	14%
Vitamin K	86 μg	72%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	22%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	20%
Niacin	4 mg	24%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	15%
Folate (B9)	90 μg	22%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	29 mg	5%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	87 mg	9%
Iron	3 mg	43%
Potassium	643 mg	14%
Magnesium	54 mg	13%
Phosphorus	123 mg	18%
Zinc	1 mg	9%
Copper	0.5 mg	54%
Manganese	1 mg	36%
Selenium	16 μg	30%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	267 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	1,695 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.3 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.5 g	—
Lycopene	12,560 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	0.2 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 187 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

36min
Walking (3.5 mph)
22min
Cycling (moderate)
16min
Running (6 mph)
26min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Slow Cooker Sloppy Black Eyed Peas?

One serving of Slow Cooker Sloppy Black Eyed Peas (1 serving) has 187 calories, which works out to 93 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Slow Cooker Sloppy Black Eyed Peas high in protein?

Not especially. It has 7.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Slow Cooker Sloppy Black Eyed Peas keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Slow Cooker Sloppy Black Eyed Peas?

261 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Slow Cooker Sloppy Black Eyed Peas?

9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (201 g)

Calories187

% Daily Value*

Total fat 3.2g	4%
Saturated fat 0.7g	4%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 261mg	11%
Total carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary fiber 5g	18%
Total sugars 9g
Protein 7.5g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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