Black-Eyed Peas and Ham
Recipe from Diabetic Living

Served on New Year's Day in the South, black-eyed peas and pork are said to bring good luck for the upcoming year. This diabetic-friendly vegetable main dish recipe is good all year through.


Black-Eyed Peas and Ham

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Servings: 6 (2/3 cup) main-dish or 8 (1/2 cup) side-dish servings
Related Categories: Black Eyed Peas, Diabetic, Easy and Quick Dinners, Ham, Healthy Cooking, Healthy Dinner, Healthy Dishes, Healthy Lunch, Healthy Lunches, Heart Healthy, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Pork
 
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Ingredients
  • 8  ounces
    dried black-eyed peas
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  • 4  cups
    water
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  • 2  cups
    water
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  • 2  ounces
    cooked, smoked lean ham, diced
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  • 1  medium
    onion, chopped
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1  medium
    carrot, thinly sliced (optional)
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  • 1 
    fresh serrano chile pepper, seeded and thinly sliced (optional)
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  • 1  14-1/2-ounce can
    diced tomatoes, undrained
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Directions
1.
Rinse black-eyed peas with cold water. In a large saucepan, combine peas and the 4 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. (Or, in a large saucepan, combine black-eyed peas and the 4 cups water. Cover and let soak in a cool place overnight.)
2.
Drain and rinse peas; drain again. Return peas to saucepan. Stir in the 2 cups water, ham, onion, and salt. If desired, stir in carrot and serrano pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer about 1 hour or until peas are tender.
3.
Stir in undrained tomatoes. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes (most of the liquid should be evaporated). Makes 6 (2/3-cup) main-dish or 8 (1/2-cup) side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 164, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 345 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable .5, Starch 1.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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