Emeril's Stewed Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

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Emeril's Stewed Black-Eyed Peas
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Directions:

  1. With a sharp knife score the fat on the ham hocks 1/4-inch deep.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy stockpot over medium high heat.
  3. Add the tasso and cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add the ham hocks, garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, and bay leaves.
  6. Cook, stirring often for 2 minutes.
  7. Add the black-eyed peas and chicken stock.
  8. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  9. Reduce heat to medium low.
  10. Simmer uncovered until the peas are tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring often and skimming off any foam that forms.
  11. Remove the bay leaves and discard.
  12. Cut the meat from the hock, discarding the skin and bones.
  13. Return meat to the pot.
  14. Stir in the parsley.
  15. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 320.83 Kcal (1343 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.54g 27%
Cholesterol 52.28mg 17%
Sodium 731.43mg 30%
Potassium 296.45mg 6%
Total Carbs 11.96g 4%
Sugars 5.28g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 3%
Protein 18.97g 38%
Vitamin C 14mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 5.6mg 31%
Calcium 28.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.01 Kcal (348 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.54g 27%
Cholesterol 13.53mg 17%
Sodium 189.26mg 30%
Potassium 76.71mg 6%
Total Carbs 3.1g 4%
Sugars 1.37g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 3%
Protein 4.91g 38%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 1.4mg 31%
Calcium 7.4mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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