Quick Black-Eyed Peas With Ham
Black-eyed peas are associated with prosperity and are a favorite New Year's Day dish, and these fast and easy black-eyed peas are ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 16-ounce cans black-eyed peas
- 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups ham, diced, about 8 ounces
- Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
- Thinly sliced red or sweet onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Drain the liquid off the top of the cans of black-eyed peas, but don't drain completely.
- Heat the bacon drippings in a sauté pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, or until slightly softened. Add the diced ham and cayenne, if using, and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
- Add the black-eyed peas with the liquid remaining in the cans and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for about 10 minutes longer, or until the liquids have reduced by half.
- Garnish the black-eyed peas with thinly sliced onion and serve with cornbread and hot cooked rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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