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Quick Black-Eyed Peas

Quick Black Eyed Peas recipe in a bowl
Makes: 6 servings

Tasty turkey bacon and frozen black-eyed peas are the star ingredients in this recipe. Add a little chipotle pepper and sauce, cayenne pepper, or jalapeños if you prefer some additional heat.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices turkey bacon (chopped)
  • 2 cups black-eyed peas, frozen (about 2 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup onions (chopped)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Over medium high heat cook bacon and onions for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to simmer and allow to cook until the peas are tender, about 30 minutes.
  5. Serve hot.
Source:

Adapted from Quick and Healthy Black-Eyed Peas
Cooking Demo II
Food and Health Communications, Inc.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups, 1/6 of recipe (239g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 116
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 11 mg
Sodium 155 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 7 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 31 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 282 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 116
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 11 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 7 g
Minerals
Calcium 31 mg
Potassium 282 mg
Sodium 155 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 33 mg
Phosphorus 104 mg
Selenium 4 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 4 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 21 mcg
Folate 83 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 33 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups