Butter Beans and Peas

Black-eyed peas, butter beans, and okra are given a nice, long simmer in a pan with bacon for a tasty southern-influenced side dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 199 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen black-eyed peas
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen butter beans
• 8 ounces frozen okra

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain most of the grease from the skillet and return to heat.

Step 2

Pour water into the skillet; add lima beans, black-eyed peas, and okra. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 2 hours.