SAVORY BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH BACON

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Make and share this Savory Black-Eyed Peas With Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jovigirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
2 medium celery ribs, sliced (1 cup)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh savory (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried savory)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Drain fat from skillet.
  • Heat broth, peas, celery, onion, savory and garlic to boiling in same skillet.
  • Boil uncovered 2 minutes; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas are almost tender (do not boil or peas will burst).
  • Stir in carrots and bell pepper.
  • Heat to simmering. Cover and simmer about 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender; stir.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.4, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 28, Sodium 798.2, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 8.4, Protein 20.2

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