Ingredients
6 servings
- •1.5 cups dry black-eyed peas
- •1 pound ham hocks
- •1 onion, chopped
- •0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- •salt and pepper to taste
- •4 cups water
- •1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- •1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place peas, ham hock, onion, red pepper, salt and pepper in a large pan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 ½ hours.
- Remove ham hock and cut meat into pieces. Return meat to pot. Stir in rice; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top, if desired.
Nutritional Facts
Per 6 servings
- Calories: 475
- Carbohydrate: 64g
- Fat: 9g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Sugar: 5g