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bowl of black eyed peas

Easy Black-Eyed Peas

Black-eyed peas, simmered with a ham bone, are a traditional New Year's Day meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 254 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
  • 1 ham bone, ham hock or ham seasoning packet
  • salt

Instructions
 

  • Wash the dried beans and sort through them, removing any stones or sediment.
  • Place the beans in a pot and cover with water. Soak overnight or follow the package directions for the quick-soak method.
  • Prior to cooking, drain and rinse the beans.
  • Return beans to pot and cover with water. Add a ham bone (saved from your Christmas ham), ham hock, fatback or other pork for flavoring.
  • Season with salt and pepper, about 1 teaspoon each.
  • Bring beans to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer covered for 1 ½ to 2 hours, until beans are tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 17gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 840mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 6.2mg
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