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Down-Home Black-Eyed Peas

Down-Home Black-Eyed Peas

This recipe combines black-eyed peas and okra for a down-home country taste. We like to make this recipe in the winter with fried chicken and mashed potatoes.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 3 cups dry black-eyed peas
  • 12 cups water
  • 3 pounds smoked ham hocks
  • 1 ¼ cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced okra, thawed

Directions

Step 1
Pick over peas, rinse, and place in a large Dutch oven or soup pot with water; bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.

Step 2
Stir in ham hocks, onion, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf; bring to a boil, cover the pot, and simmer until ham hocks are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Step 3
Stir in okra and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

435
Calories
25g
Fat
25g
Carbs
28g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 435
% Daily Value *
Total Fat25g 31%
Saturated Fat8g 42%
Cholesterol77mg 26%
Sodium277mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate25g 9%
Dietary Fiber8g 28%
Total Sugars5g
Protein28g
Vitamin C6mg 29%
Calcium66mg 5%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium717mg 15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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