black-eyed peas with a healthy twist

Name: Black-eyed Peas with a Healthy Twist
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 4 clove(s) garlic (minced); 1/2 cup(s) onions (diced); 4 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth; 4 cup(s) fresh black-eyed peas, or frozen, defrosted and drained; 1 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1/4 cup(s) chopped scallions for garnish

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Carol White

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Updated on Feb 25, 2012

This is one of my favorite family recipes taken to a healthy level. My family recipe would be full of some type of smoked meat to give it flavor. But I choose to take the lighter more healthy way to prepare my Black-eyed Peas and still give them lots of flavor. Enjoy!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 55 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 cup onions (diced)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups fresh black-eyed peas, or frozen, defrosted and drained
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup chopped scallions for garnish

How To Make black-eyed peas with a healthy twist

Step 1

In a 3 - 5 quart Dutch oven, over medium heat; add olive oil, garlic and onion. Sauté until translucent. Then add chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Add black-eyed peas, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30-40 minutes or until tender. ( Add a little water if necessary. Then add red pepper flakes and let simmer for about 5 - 10 minutes, salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3

Place beans in a serving dish and add chopped scallions for garnish. Serve over steamed white or brown rice.
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