Name: Spicy Black-Eyed Peas with Smoked Turkey
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients: 1 lb Dried black-eyed peas; 1 lb Smoked turkey leg or wing; 1 large Onion, chopped; 1 large Green bell pepper, chopped; 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced; 1 piece Scotch bonnet pepper, whole (pricked); 2 pieces Fresh thyme sprigs; 6 cups Chicken broth; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 tbsp Tomato paste; 1 to taste Salt and black pepper

Spicy Black-Eyed Peas with Smoked Turkey

DinnerComfort FoodHigh-Protein

Ingredients (11)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Dried black-eyed peas	1 lb	88	6g	16g	0g
Smoked turkey leg or wing	1 lb	90	12g	0g	4g
Onion, chopped	1 large	10	0g	2g	0g
Green bell pepper, chopped	1 large	6	0g	1g	0g
Garlic cloves, minced	4 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
Scotch bonnet pepper, whole (pricked)	1 piece	1	0g	0g	0g
Fresh thyme sprigs	2 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g
Chicken broth	6 cups	14	2g	1g	1g
Vegetable oil	2 tbsp	40	0g	0g	5g
Tomato paste	1 tbsp	2	0g	1g	0g
Salt and black pepper	1 to taste	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (11)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Dried black-eyed peas	1 lb	88	6g	16g	0g
Smoked turkey leg or wing	1 lb	90	12g	0g	4g
Onion, chopped	1 large	10	0g	2g	0g
Green bell pepper, chopped	1 large	6	0g	1g	0g
Garlic cloves, minced	4 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
Scotch bonnet pepper, whole (pricked)	1 piece	1	0g	0g	0g
Fresh thyme sprigs	2 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g
Chicken broth	6 cups	14	2g	1g	1g
Vegetable oil	2 tbsp	40	0g	0g	5g
Tomato paste	1 tbsp	2	0g	1g	0g
Salt and black pepper	1 to taste	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Rinse black-eyed peas thoroughly. In a large pot, cover peas with water and soak overnight, or quick-soak by boiling for 10 minutes then letting sit for 1 hour. Drain and rinse.
Step 2
In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 7-10 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the soaked black-eyed peas, smoked turkey leg/wing, whole Scotch bonnet, and thyme sprigs.
Step 4
Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, or until peas are tender and turkey is falling off the bone.
Step 5
Remove turkey from the pot, shred the meat, and discard bones and skin. Return shredded turkey to the pot.
Step 6
Remove Scotch bonnet and thyme sprigs. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If the stew is too thin, simmer uncovered for a few more minutes to thicken.
Step 7
Serve hot, often with rice or cornbread.