Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas: A Classic Dish

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be healthier and more flavorful, while water is a budget-friendly option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Soak black-eyed peas in water for 10 to 12 hours.

Drain the soaked peas in a colander.

Add soaked black-eyed peas to the crock pot.

Add 1/2 diced onion to the crock pot.

Chop onion using a veggie chopper and add to the crock pot.

Add 1 cup diced ham to the crock pot.

Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic to the crock pot.

Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the crock pot.

Add 1 can of petite diced tomatoes to the crock pot.

Add 4 cups chicken broth to the crock pot.

Stir all ingredients together, ensuring beans are submerged in liquid.

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 10-11 hours or on high for 5-6 hours.

Cooking Techniques

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