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Southern Black Eyed Peas
These restaurant quality Southern black-eyed peas with collard greens and stewed tomatoes are creamy and delicious!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 149 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red onion , chopped
- 2 cloves fresh garlic , minced
- 1/2 pound Bacon , cooked, drained and chopped
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 15.5 ounce cans black eyed peas , rinsed and drained
- 15.5 ounces stewed tomatoes , drained and coarsely chopped
- 3-4 ribs collard greens , hand torn, ribs discarded
- 1 bay leaf
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme , leaves removed and stems discarded
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, sauteing for 2-3 minutes until it becomes fragrant. Add the garlic and bacon, sauteing another 1 minute. Mixture will be a little dry.
- Pour in the chicken broth, black eyed peas, stewed tomatoes (coarsely chopped if large), hand torn collard greens, bay leaf, thyme leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a low simmer.
- Stir every 10 minutes for 40 minutes, keeping at a low temperature.
- When ready to serve, stir in the apple cider vinegar.
- Serve with thickened liquid in small bowls or ladle into a serving dish using a slotted spoon.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
320mg
(13%)
Potassium
291mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
211IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 291mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 211IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.