Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Bean Recipes Black-Eyed Peas & Okra 4.0 (1) 1 Review This bean and okra recipe is a classic Southern side dish perfect for potlucks. Adding the okra toward the end of cooking guarantees a tender--not mushy--texture. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 35 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 small bay leaves, preferably fresh 2 cups black-eyed peas, fresh or frozen (thawed) 1 pound fresh okra, stem ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste Directions Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add broth and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Stir in peas. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Add okra, salt, pepper and cayenne. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 177 Calories 4g Fat 27g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size about 3/4 cup Calories 177 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 7g 24% Total Sugars 2g Protein 11g 22% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Vitamin A 574IU 11% Vitamin C 19mg 21% Folate 49mcg 12% Sodium 253mg 11% Calcium 93mg 7% Iron 3mg 18% Magnesium 47mg 11% Potassium 362mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved