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Field Peas

Ingredients: 

2 cups water
8 ounces fresh chicken or turkey necks
1 medium onion chopped
1 garlic clove minced
1 teaspoon parsley
1 pound fresh or frozen field peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Freshly-ground black pepper (optional), to taste

Yield: 

6 Servings

Method: 

In a large stockpot, boil the water. Add the chicken or turkey necks, onion, garlic, and parsley and boil for 15 minutes.

Add the field peas and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Add the salt, pepper flakes, and pepper. Serve over steamed rice.

This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: 1 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Very Lean Meat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 148; Calories from Fat 16; Total Fat 2g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 23mg; Sodium 207mg; Carbohydrate 22g; Dietary Fiber 7g; Sugars 3g; Protein 12g.