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
- 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
- Protein 14.88 g Good Source
- Carbs 95.29 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.75 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.34 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 22.46 mg Moderate
- Sodium 582.45 mg High
- Fiber 5.64 g Good Source
- Sugar 8.37 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.46 g Moderate
- Calcium 128.62 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.75 mg Good Source
- Potassium 388.88 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 159.34 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 12.67 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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