Remember, black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day brings good luck for the entire year!
Original recipe makes 16 (1/2 cup) servings
Ingredients
1 pound dry black-eyed peas
2 cups chopped cooked ham
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
2 onions, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes
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PREP
15 mins
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COOK
3 hrs
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READY IN
3 hrs 15 mins
Directions
- Place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. Add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. Stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. Add tomatoes to pot. Bring all ingredients to boil. Cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 120 kcal
Carbohydrates: 16.8 g
Cholesterol: 9 mg
Fat: 3.4 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 5.7 g
Sodium: 281 mg