SAVORY BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH BACON

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A volume of veggies adds a delicious twist to this skillet dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
1 cup dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
2 medium celery stalks, sliced (1 cup)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh savory leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried savory leaves
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Drain fat from skillet.
  • Heat broth, peas, celery, onion, savory and garlic to boiling in same skillet. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas are almost tender (do not boil or peas will burst).
  • Stir in carrots and bell pepper. Heat to simmering. Cover and simmer about 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender; stir. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 11 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg

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