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Healthier Black-Eyed Peas (Aka Hoppin' John) from Glamour Magazi Recipe

Healthier Black-Eyed Peas (Aka Hoppin' John) from Glamour Magazi Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb dried black-eyed peas
1 large onion
2 large carrots
4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled (or to taste)
1 tbsp dried thyme leaves
1 tbsp dried sage
6 sprigs fresh parsley
3 tsp salt, divided
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 tbsp parsley, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups brown rice
8 oz ham , choose something lean and cut into matchstick- thin pieces (optional)
hot sauce

Directions:

Sort thought the peas, discarding any shriveled ones. Place peas in a large pot, covering them with at least 2 of water and soak for 4-6 hours or heat to boiling over high heat, remove from heat and allow to soak for 2 hours. Using either method, drain after soaking.
Place onion, carrots and garlic in food processor and pulse to achieve a medium to fine dice. Tie parsley sprigs together with kitchen twine or dental floss.
After soaking and rinsing, place peas, onion, carrots, garlic, and parsley bundle into a clean pot. Add 12 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of the salt and half of the thyme and sage. Over high heat, heat to boiling reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the other half of the thyme and sage. and continue cooking until done, about 15 more minutes.
When done, remove the parsley bundle. Decant the water into a bowl and measure, adding additional water to make 3 cups if necessary. Use this water to cook the rice, making it dirty.
While the peas are cooking, make the vinaigrette by combining the oil, vinegar, salt, minced parsley, 1 teaspoon salt and hot pepper flakes in a small bowl or jar. Mix to combine and pour onto the peas while still warm, stirring to blend.
Serve over the dirty rice with the ham on the side. Put the hot sauce of your choice on the table.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	489.32 Kcal (2049 kJ)
Calories from fat	251.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.9g	43%
Cholesterol	26.46mg	9%
Sodium	1658.28mg	69%
Potassium	388.39mg	8%
Total Carbs	36.8g	12%
Sugars	2.68g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.65g	15%
Protein	9.61g	19%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	46.2mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	195.71 Kcal (819 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.16g	43%
Cholesterol	10.58mg	9%
Sodium	663.24mg	69%
Potassium	155.34mg	8%
Total Carbs	14.72g	12%
Sugars	1.07g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	15%
Protein	3.84g	19%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	0.8mg	12%
Calcium	18.5mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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