Slow-Cooker Black Eyed Peas and Greens

Eating black-eyed peas and greens on New Year’s Day is a Southern tradition that dates back to the Civil War era. It is believed that consuming black-eyed peas and greens on New Year’s Day brings good luck and prosperity in the coming year ¹ ². The peas represent coins, the greens represent paper money, and the cornbread represents gold ¹.

According to a recent article by the Greenwood Commonwealth, the tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is a bit like tossing a coin into a wishing well – diners are eating in hopes of a better year ahead ³. Another article by ABC News suggests that the tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is a way to attract prosperity in the new year ⁴.
Prep 10 Min
Total 9 Hr 10 Min
Servings 12

Progresso® chicken broth provides a simple addition to this slow cooked side dish packed with black eyed peas, greens, and ham.

by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Ingredients
- 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 2 sprigs (4 inch) fresh thyme
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped
- 5 cups torn escarole or kale
- Red pepper sauce, if desired
Make With

Progresso Broth
Steps
1

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except escarole and pepper sauce.

2

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours or until peas are tender.

3

Stir in escarole. Cover; cook 1 hour longer or until escarole is wilted and tender. Serve with pepper sauce.
Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
- tip 1
  
  Place leftover peas and greens in freezer-safe pint or quart containers; seal and freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition

130 Calories, 2 1/2g Total Fat, 12g Protein, 13g Total Carbohydrate
1bag (16 oz) dried black-eyed peas (2 cups), sorted, rinsed