SLOW-COOKER BLACK EYED PEAS AND GREENS

Slow-Cooker Black Eyed Peas and Greens image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 9h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bag (16 oz) dried black-eyed peas (2 cups), sorted, rinsed
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
2 cups diced cooked ham
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 sprigs (4 inch) fresh thyme
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped
5 cups torn escarole or kale
Red pepper sauce, if desired

Steps:

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except escarole and pepper sauce.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours or until peas are tender.
Stir in escarole. Cover; cook 1 hour longer or until escarole is wilted and tender. Serve with pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg