Black-Eyed Peas with Leftover Smoked Ham

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, picked over and rinsed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 pound smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

2 hours

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot, combine the black-eyed peas, chicken broth, onion, garlic, ham, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 hours, or until the peas are tender.
3. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fat: 5g
• Fiber: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich, savory flavor
• Hearty and filling
• Suitable for a variety of occasions
• Perfect for using up leftover ham

User Comments:

• "This dish was absolutely delicious! The ham added such a smoky flavor."
• "I loved the combination of the black-eyed peas and the ham. So flavorful!"
• "This is a great recipe for a lazy weekend meal. It's easy to make and the end result is amazing."
• "I added some chopped jalapeño peppers for a little extra kick. It was perfect!"
• "I'm not a big fan of black-eyed peas, but this dish changed my mind. It's so good!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have time to cook the black-eyed peas for the full 2 hours, you can use canned black-eyed peas instead. Just drain and rinse them before adding them to the pot.
• If you don't have leftover smoked ham, you can use chopped bacon or sausage instead.
• To add a bit of extra flavor, you can sauté the onion and garlic in a little olive oil before adding them to the pot.