Rice with Black‑Eyed Peas and Ham
Rice with Black‑Eyed Peas and Ham brings together tender legumes and smoky ham with onions, bell pepper, and a hint of paprika for a gently spiced, comforting bowl. The bay leaves add a subtle herbal depth while the fluffy rice ties everything together. Serve it as a cozy weeknight dinner or a satisfying side for a Southern-inspired spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rice with Black‑Eyed Peas and Ham, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the black-eyed peas in a large container and cover them with several inches of cool water; let them sit for 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir the ham until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring, until the onion is tender, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Add the black-eyed peas, water, bay leaves, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cover the pot with a lid and simmer until the peas are tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
- 5
Remove the bay leaves from the black-eyed peas mixture and stir in the rice. Simmer until all the liquid has evaporated, 5 to 10 more minutes.
- Calories 505.76 kcal High 25%
- Protein 14.88 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 95.29 g 35%
- Total Fat 5.75 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.34 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 22.46 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 547.17 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 5.64 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 8.37 g --
- Added Sugars 3.46 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 76.46 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.75 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 390.13 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 34.29 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 7.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Rice with Black Eyed Peas and Ham is a Soul Food dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Ham, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Blackeye Peas, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 505.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rice with Black‑Eyed Peas and Ham?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Rice with Black‑Eyed Peas and Ham made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Ham, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Blackeye Peas, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Rice with Black‑Eyed Peas and Ham?
- Explore these Soul Food side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Rice with Black‑Eyed Peas and Ham?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 505.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rice with Black‑Eyed Peas and Ham easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Rice with Black‑Eyed Peas and Ham healthy?
- Rice with Black‑Eyed Peas and Ham has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 505.76 calories and 14.88 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 547.17 mg (24% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.34 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.46 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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