Black-Eyed Peas With Bacon and Escarole

Black-eyed Peas With Bacon and Escarole Con Poulos
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Serves 2 as main dish; serves 4 as side dish| Hands-On Time: 20m | Total Time: 20m

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Crumble.
  2. Add the garlic to the bacon drippings and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the escarole, season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until beginning to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the black-eyed peas and ¼ cup water and cook, tossing occasionally, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the bacon before serving.
By Kate Merker,  March 2010

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 111
  • Fat  3g
  • Sat Fat  1g
  • Cholesterol  7mg
  • Sodium  429mg
  • Protein  7g
  • Carbohydrate  15g
  • Sugar  0g
  • Fiber  6g
  • Iron  2mg
  • Calcium  83mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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