Boiled Black-eyed Peas

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

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
Per Serving:
 * 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
 * Exchanges: Starch 2½ | Very Lean Meat 1