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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Black-eyed Peas With Ham

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Meats	Sami	Ham, Vegetables	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3 1/2	c	Fresh black-eyed peas or
		Frozen, thawed
3	c	Chicken stock or canned
		low-salt broth
4	oz	Ham, finely chopped
1		Yellow onion, chopped
2	T	Balsamic vinegar or
		red wine vinegar
3		Garlic cloves, minced
1		Bay leaf
1/2	t	Dried thyme, crumbled
1/4	t	Dried crushed red pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring all ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat and
simmer until peas are tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.  From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster
collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 98 Calories From Fat: 49 Total Fat: 5.4g Cholesterol: 16.8mg Sodium: 408.2mg Potassium: 192.1mg Carbohydrates: 5.6g Fiber: <1g Sugar: 2.7g Protein: 6.1g