Country-Style Black-Eyed Peas
Country-Style Black-Eyed Peas bring tender legumes together with smoky ham hocks and silky okra for a rich, comforting bowl with gentle heat and earthy depth. The broth turns velvety as the peas simmer, while onion, celery, and a hint of cayenne round out the Southern flavor. Serve this dish alongside cornbread for holiday gatherings, New Year’s Day, or any cozy family dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Country-Style Black-Eyed Peas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 36
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Sort through the peas, rinse them, and place them in a large Dutch oven or soup pot with water; bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Take off the heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour.
- 2
Stir in the ham hocks, onion, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf; bring to a boil, cover the pot, and simmer until the ham hocks are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 3
Stir in the okra and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
- Calories 195.0 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 19.45 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 23.74 g 9%
- Total Fat 4.02 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.4 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 60.1 mg High 20%
- Sodium 1369.99 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 8.77 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 12.62 g --
- Added Sugars 9.95 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 98.9 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.94 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 384.31 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 24.24 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 8.77 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
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About This Recipe
Country Style Black Eyed Peas is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bone In Ham, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, and Cut Okra. Each serving provides about 195.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Country-Style Black-Eyed Peas made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Ham, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Cut Okra, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Country-Style Black-Eyed Peas?
- About 2 hrs in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 195.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Country-Style Black-Eyed Peas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Country-Style Black-Eyed Peas healthy?
- Country-Style Black-Eyed Peas has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 195.0 calories and 19.45 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1369.99 mg (60% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.4 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.95 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery 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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