Southern-Style Crowder Peas

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Delicious seasoned peas cooked with onions, peppers, bacon, and ham. A New Orleans style dish. Serve over rice.

Submitted by Gloria Valentine
Updated on January 7, 2022
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Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 slices bacon

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen crowder peas

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 pinch dried thyme

  • 1 crushed bay leaf

  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt to taste

  • 2 slices cooked ham, cubed

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. Mix onion and green bell pepper into the skillet, and cook until tender. Stir in peas and water. Season with garlic powder, thyme, bay leaf, and seasoned salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, until peas are tender.

  2. Mix ham into the skillet. Adjust seasonings to taste. Continue cooking 5 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96 Calories
4g Fat
10g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 426mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 191mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.