Start by chopping the onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves finely. Open the canned black eyed peas and drain them well. Keep all ingredients ready near your cooking space.

This makes the cooking process smooth and fast. Preparation is very important for this canned black eyed peas recipe.

Heat olive oil in a medium pot on medium flame. Add chopped onions and cook until soft. Stir often to avoid burning. Add garlic and cook for one more minute.

The smell becomes rich and tasty. This step builds the base flavor of your canned black eyed peas recipe.

Now add salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and chili flakes. Stir everything well so spices mix with onions. Cook for one minute to release flavor. Spices give a deep and warm taste to the dish.

This step is important for a flavorful canned black eyed peas recipe.

Add drained black eyed peas into the pot. Stir gently so beans do not break. Mix them well with onion and spice mixture. Let them cook for a minute so flavors combine nicely. This step brings the main ingredient to life in your canned black eyed peas recipe.

Pour vegetable broth or water into the pot. Add bay leaf for extra aroma. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Then lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. This helps all flavors blend perfectly in your canned black eyed peas recipe.

Add lemon juice or vinegar at the end. This gives a fresh and bright taste. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Turn off the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Your canned black eyed peas recipe is now ready to serve.