Description
Warm your soul with this comforting dish of black-eyed peas simmered with smoky turkey. Perfect for family gatherings or New Year’s Day celebrations, this recipe combines rich flavors and hearty textures to create a meal that brings loved ones together. Easy to prepare and utterly satisfying, it’s bound to become a favorite on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- 1 smoked turkey leg (about 1 lb)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the black-eyed peas overnight in water.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add the smoked turkey leg and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the soaked black-eyed peas and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered for 45-60 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaves before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg