SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS

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This is a simple but yummy side dish. I got it from Paula's Home Cooking "Southern Traditions" show. If you omit the bacon you can make this a vegetarian dish and serve it with rice.

Provided by PamLuvs2Cook

Categories     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon (optional)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas, washed
1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon, crumble, and set aside to use as a topping for the peas.
  • Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until tender. Add the peas, diced tomatoes w/ green chiles, salt, chili powder, pepper and water.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the peas are tender. Watch your peas closely and add additional water, if necessary. Serve garnished with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.6, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 638.8, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 6, Protein 18.5

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