Southern-Style Crowder Peas

Southern-Style Crowder Peas

Delicious seasoned peas cooked with onions, peppers, bacon, and ham. A New Orleans style dish. Serve over rice.

Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen crowder peas
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch dried thyme
  • 1 crushed bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt to taste
  • 2 slices cooked ham, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. Mix onion and green bell pepper into the skillet, and cook until tender. Stir in peas and water. Season with garlic powder, thyme, bay leaf, and seasoned salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, until peas are tender.

Step 2
Mix ham into the skillet. Adjust seasonings to taste. Continue cooking 5 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96
Calories
4g
Fat
10g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4g 5%
Saturated Fat1g 6%
Cholesterol9mg 3%
Sodium426mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate10g 4%
Dietary Fiber2g 9%
Total Sugars1g
Protein6g
Vitamin C13mg 65%
Calcium21mg 2%
Iron1mg 5%
Potassium191mg 4%

*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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