Many people are looking to improve their health by eliminating wheat, corn, and/or dairy from their diets. I have been experimenting with recipes that are free of wheat, corn, and dairy for several years. I've created "Ideal Ingredients" to share not only what I have learned, but also to share a delicious and healthy way of eating!

Special Note: If you are also avoiding eggs, you may substitute the following for 1 egg in my baked goods recipes.
1 egg = 1/3 cup applesauce OR 1/4 cup mashed banana OR 1 T ground flaxseed + 3 T water

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Quick Back-Eyed Peas

You can't properly celebrate the New Year without at least a taste of black-eyed peas for good luck. Pick up a bag of these little beauties the next time you're at the store. They are a good source of fiber, potassium, zinc, and iron. Here's to you!

Ingredients
16 oz. frozen purple-hulled or black-eyed peas
1/2 cup favorite salsa (I use Herdez because there is no added sweetener)
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper

Directions
In a medium sauce pan, cover peas with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Check periodically to see if you need to add more water. Drain peas when done cooking. Stir in salsa, salt, and pepper. Happy New Year!

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