Boiled Black-eyed Peas

Description
Diabetic recipe from ADA
 * 6 servings/Serving size: 1 cup
 * Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 x 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
 * ¼ tsp salt

Directions

 * 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.
 * 3) 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.
 * 4) Add salt, stir gently, and serve.

Nutritional information
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