Low Fat Creole Style Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Name: Low Fat Creole Style Black Eyed Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups black-eyed peas; 3 1/4 cups water; 2 teaspoons low sodium chicken broth; 3 1/2 cups diced tomatoes with juice; 3 stalks celery; 1/2 onion; 4 garlic cloves; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ginger; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup parsley; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups black-eyed peas
3 1/4 cups water
2 teaspoons low sodium chicken broth
3 1/2 cups diced tomatoes with juice
3 stalks celery
1/2 onion
4 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup parsley
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1
HEAT 2 1/2 cups water and dried black-eyed peas; once at FULL BOIL, continue boil for two minutes, REMOVE from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
2
Then DRAIN whatever water remains and allow peas to sit uncovered.
3
In another saucepan, COMBINE 1 cup water, chicken broth, finely diced onion, finely diced celery, parsley and 2 cans (400g)/3 1/2 cups Diced Italian Tomatoes in juice, mustard, chilli pepper, ginger, black pepper and bay leaves; Bring to a BOIL.
4
ADD cooked black-eyed peas.
5
COVER and simmer on LOW for 1 hour and 45 minutes; STIR occasionally; If liquid is evaporating too quickly, you can add more water to make sure peas are covered with tomato/water mixture.
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ENJOY!
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NOTE: Is well worth the time to make and freezes WELL!
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NOTE: Remove Bay leaves before serving.
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NOTE: If canned tomatoes do not contain seasoning such as dry Italian seasoning, would suggest you add about 1 tbsp dry Italian seasoning, but is personal preference.
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NOTE: I serve in tortilla wrap with rocket, feta and Golden Door Recipe - Chilli Sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups black-eyed peas, 3 1/4 cups water, 2 teaspoons low sodium chicken broth, 3 1/2 cups diced tomatoes with juice, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Creole Style Black Eyed Peas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Low Fat Creole Style Black Eyed Peas

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