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Green Black-Eyed Peas

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From: Eclectic Recipes

Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 40 min.
Total: 55 min.

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Angie McGowan
A comforting Southern side dish that's delicious. Serve alongside baked ham.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shelled fresh black-eyed peas and snaps
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Directions

  • Add peas, butter, water, and salt to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 30–45 minutes until tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 82
  Calories from Fat 19 (23%)
(3%)Total Fat 2g
(6%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
(2%)Cholesterol 5mg
(11%)Sodium 256mg
(9%)Potassium 313mg
Total Carbohydrate 14g
(15%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(4%)Protein 2g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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