New Orleans Black Eyed Peas for the New Year Recipe

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New Orleans Black Eyed Peas for the New Year
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Directions:

  1. Pick through black eyed peas and remove any that are discolored or yucky looking.
  2. Place in a large bowl with a tight fitting cover.
  3. Add enough water to cover peas with about 2 inches extra.
  4. Place cover on bowl and allow to sit on your counter overnight.
  5. In the morning, pour the peas and water in your cooking vessel.
  6. (This is the step that people disagree on; Some say to drain the peas and use fresh water;Some say to keep the soaking water since it has nutrients in it. Alton Brown agrees with me on this one, use the soaking water.) You may have to add more water anyway.
  7. I use LOTS of water and allow it to cook out.
  8. Add remaining ingredients except rice and cook over very low heat for several hours.
  9. How long depends on many factors.
  10. Higher altitudes must cook longer than those below sea level.
  11. Stir the peas at least once every 1/2 hour, being sure of 2 things: they are not sticking to the pan and when you stir, smoosh some of the peas against the side of your pan to break them since this will create a thicker gravy.
  12. When peas are soft enough to suit you, serve over rice with corn bread and smothered cabbage (Southern New Year's Smothered Cabbage) Enjoy your feast for a healthy and prosperous New Year!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 204.92 Kcal (858 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.34g 13%
Cholesterol 67.27mg 22%
Sodium 821.48mg 34%
Potassium 188.96mg 4%
Total Carbs 5.19g 2%
Sugars 2.41g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 6%
Protein 15.11g 30%
Vitamin C 23.4mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 9.2mg 51%
Calcium 39.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 86.89 Kcal (364 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.54g 13%
Cholesterol 28.52mg 22%
Sodium 348.33mg 34%
Potassium 80.12mg 4%
Total Carbs 2.2g 2%
Sugars 1.02g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 6%
Protein 6.41g 30%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 16%
Iron 3.9mg 51%
Calcium 16.7mg 4%

* 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

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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