Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Healthy Hoppin' John with Turkey is for Lunch.

Healthy Hoppin' John with Turkey takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Healthy Hoppin' John with Turkey takes 150 minutes to cook.

Healthy Hoppin' John with Turkey makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Healthy Hoppin' John with Turkey are:

1 lb. dried black-eyed peas
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 Tablespoons dried sage (or 8 fresh sage leaves, chopped)
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 lb. green beans
6 cups water

Here is how you make Healthy Hoppin' John with Turkey:

Soak blackeyed peas overnight in water to cover by an inch. Drain.In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute onions until translucent (3 minutes) add garlic, celery and sage and saute 2 min. longer. Add soaked black-eyed peas, water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cover. After 2 hours, remove turkey legs and remove and chop the meat. Return the meat to the pot, add green beans, and let cook for 15-20 minutes more. Serve with plenty of hot sauce and fresh cornbread. Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GEORGEVW.

The nutritional information for Healthy Hoppin' John with Turkey is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 148.4

• Total Fat: 6.2 g
• Cholesterol: 32.4 mg
• Sodium: 585.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 10.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
• Protein: 12.4 g

The dietary needs meet for Healthy Hoppin' John with Turkey is Low Carb