Southern Blackeyed Peas were a New Year’s tradition at our house growing up in Georgia and today, they still are. There are a lot of reasons they bring good luck and not just based on wealthy superstitions.
One cup of blackeyed peas provides 28% of the RDA of dietary fiber and over 4 grams of protein. A good source of vitamins A, K, and B varieties, calcium, and magnesium, blackeyed peas are actually beans – a type of legume – that have edible seeds inside a pod. A slow releasing carb, blackeyed peas are a good source of energy making them a wealth of health to be enjoyed year round.
This recipe saturates the dried peas with water. The peas are then gently boiled for 2 hours with sauteed onion, 2 strips of center cut bacon, garlic, spices, thyme, and oregano.
Nutrition:
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 56
Fat: 1.2g
Trans fat: 0.0g
Carbohydrates: 9.3g
Protein: 3.3g
Fiber: 2.2g
Sodium: 234mg
This recipe was the Recipe of the Week on The Bikini Lifestyles Show on Talk Radio 790 KABC with featured Chef Bradley Ogden. Here the podcast here: LIVE from Lark Creek Grill with Chef Bradley Ogden In this calorie-slashing collection, The Bikini Chef® Susan Irby offers recipes for switching up ingredients that keep calories to a minimum. Complete with serving-size suggestions and “Skinny Secret” shortcuts to trim calories in little ways, here you’ll get expertly crafted recipes that include offerings for every meal of the day!
