Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them."
-Albert Einstein
The refrigerator light goes on...
I love all three of these ingredients together. Usually I wait and have them for my New Year's Day meal, but this stew says you can have pork, black eyes and greens any time. The prep takes a few minutes and there's so little effort you can make this stew any day of the year.
Low Sodium Black Eyed Pea and Pork Stew
Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 2 cups
Cooking Time: 120 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4.
This recipe makes great leftovers.
| 1 | slice bacon (diced) |
| 1 medium | onion (diced) |
| 2 medium | carrots (peeled and diced) |
| 16 ounces | pork tenderloin (cut into 1/2 inch cubes) |
| 2 15 ounce can | no salt added black eyed peas (drained and rinsed) |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 2 Tbsp | rubbed sage |
| 3 cups | water |
| 1 Tbsp | maple syrup |
| 8 ounces | kale (thinly sliced crosswise) |
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Place the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat.
Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the onions and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the carrots and cook for one minute.
Add the pork tenderloin and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
Add the black eyed peas, salt, pepper, sage, water and maple syrup. Stir, cover and place in the oven. Stir every 20 minutes or so.
After the stew has cooked for 80 minutes add the kale. Cook for 20 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 2 cups
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 369 | Calories from Fat 61 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium 450mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrates 41g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 11g | 44% |
| Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 37g |
| Vitamin A 225% | Vitamin C 120% |
| Calcium 14% | Iron 32% |
| Vitamin K 475 mcg | Potassium 1194 mg |
| Magnesium 128 mg | |