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Quick and Healthy Black-Eyed Peas

Quick and Healthy Black-Eyed Peas

104 Ratings
104 Ratings
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Quick and Healthy Black-Eyed Peas in a bowl
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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)
  • 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 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:

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 111
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 7 mg
Sodium 174 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 7 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 17 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 242 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 111
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 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 3 mg
Cholesterol 7 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 7 g
Minerals
Calcium 17 mg
Potassium 242 mg
Sodium 174 mg
Copper 124 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 31 mg
Phosphorus 102 mg
Selenium 4 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 2 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 21 mcg
Folate 80 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 31 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups

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Good in fiber. <br/>Healthy
01/11/19
This was greatly improved by adding the juice from pickled jalapenos.
02/19/08
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