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Sweet-and-Sour Black-Eyed Peas with Ham

If you’ve been on the lookout for new ways to use leftover ham, here’s a main dish to try. Pineapple slices are a great complement as a side dish or for dessert. Replace the spicy brown mustard with a flavored mustard, such as orange, horseradish, or honey, if you wish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 1 cup per serving

Ingredients

2 15.5-ounce cans no-salt-added black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup low-fat, lower-sodium ham, all visible fat discarded, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 ounces)
3 tablespoons all-fruit black cherry spread
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, stir together all the ingredients except the parsley. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until warmed through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with the parsley.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 2

    (Per Serving)

    Step 3

    Calories: 279

    Step 4

    Total Fat: 1.0g

    Step 5

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 6

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 7

    Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 8

    Monounsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 9

    Cholesterol: 12mg

    Step 10

    Sodium: 367mg

    Step 11

    Carbohydrates: 49g

    Step 12

    Fiber: 9g

    Step 13

    Sugars: 20g

    Step 14

    Protein: 17g

    Step 15

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 16

    2 1/2 Starch

    Step 17

    1 Carbohydrate

    Step 18

    1 1/2 Very Lean Meat

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