Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon
Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon deliver tender legumes simmered in savory broth with smoky bacon, sweet onion, and garlic. The result is hearty, gently seasoned comfort with a hint of smokiness—perfect alongside greens or cornbread, especially for New Year gatherings or any cozy dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs 15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and crumble when cool enough to handle. Leave the drippings in the pan.
- 2
Sauté the onion and garlic in the bacon drippings over medium to medium-high heat until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
In the bottom of a slow cooker, combine the chicken broth, black-eyed peas, salt, and pepper. Stir in the crumbled bacon, the sautéed onion and garlic mixture, and any remaining bacon drippings. Cover and cook on Low until the peas are tender, 4 to 6 hours.
- Calories 201.62 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 15.92 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 15.62 g 6%
- Total Fat 9.62 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.69 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.27 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 943.09 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 4.14 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 3.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 106.36 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 92.12 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 17.0 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.24 mg Low Source 4%
- 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
Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas with Bacon is made with 7 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 4 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Blackeye Peas, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 201.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Blackeye Peas, Minced Garlic, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon?
- About 4 hrs 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 201.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon healthy?
- Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 201.62 calories and 15.92 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 943.09 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.69 g (18% 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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