Black Eyed Peas - Diet.com

Home My Premium How It Works Contact

Home > Nutrition > Healthy Recipes > Black Eyed Peas

Black-Eyed Peas & Veggies

Category: Side Dish | Serves: 6

(224 ratings)

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 130
Protein: 8 g
Carbs: 16 g
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 330 mg
Fiber: 4 g

	Save As Favorite
	Print This Recipe
	Send to a friend

Black-eyed peas mixed with turkey bacon, veggies and spices makes an aromatic and splendid side dish.

Ingredients:

4 slices turkey bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup dried black-eyed peas, rinsed
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp sage
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup low fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Directions:

1	Cook bacon in a medium skillet until crisp. Remove bacon, blot with paper towels, and set aside. Drain fat from skillet.
2	Heat broth, black-eyed peas, celery, onion, thyme, sage, cayenne pepper, and garlic to boiling in the same skillet. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; reduce heat.
3	Cover and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas are almost tender. Stir in carrots and peppers.
4	Heat to simmering. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and crumbled bacon.
5	ENJOY!