Boiled Black-eyed Peas

Black-Eyed Peas (diabetic from ADA)- 39g Carbs, 12g Fiber, 6g Sugar

6 servings/Serving size: 1 cup

1 16-oz pkg dry black-eyed peas 8 cups cold water 6 cups warm water 2 cubes reduced-sodium beef bouillon 1 medium onion, finely diced 1/4 tsp salt

1. Rinse and sort peas. In a large pot, bring cold water and peas to a boil over high heat; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and allow to soak for 1 hour. Drain off water and rinse peas. 2. Place soaked peas, warm water, bouillon cubes, and onion in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cook 45 minutes to 1 hour or until peas are tender, adding more warm water if necessary; stir periodically. Peas should be covered with a thick sauce. 3. Add salt, stir gently, and serve.

Exchanges Per Serving: Starch Exchange -- 2&1/2 Very Lean Meat Exchange -- 1

Calories -- 221 Calories from Fat -- 9 Total Fat -- 1g Saturated Fat -- <1g Cholesterol -- 0mg Sodium -- 109mg Carbohydrate -- 39g Dietary Fiber -- 12g Sugars -- 6g Protein -- 14g

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