SLOW COOKED BLACK EYED PEAS WITH HAM
161.4 Cals 9.3 Protein 29.2 Carbs 1.6 Fats
YIELD:8 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner, Side Dish
CUISINE:American
INGREDIENTS
8 oz smoked lean ham steak, diced (or a ham bone would be perfect)
1 pound dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and soaked overnight
2 bay leaves
1 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
1 to mato, diced
1/2 tsp chili powder, I used chipotle
1-1/2 teaspoons cumin
salt to taste
1 tsp ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Soak peas overnight in 6 cups of water.
The next morning, drain peas and add to slow cooker.
Add 4 cups of water, bay leaves and ham.
Cover and cook on high 6 hours or until the beans are tender.
After 6 hours, in a large frying pan, add oil and sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, and tomato until soft, about 6 minutes.
Add to the slow cooker and season black eyed peas generously with salt, cumin, chili powder and black pepper.
Cover and cook on high 1 to 1 1/2 more hours.
Discard bay leaves and serve.
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 161.4kcal, Carbohydrates: 29.2g, Protein: 9.3g, Fat: 1.6g, Fiber: 6.7gBlue Smart Points:1Green Smart Points:2Purple Smart Points:1Points +:4
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