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- 4 (15.5 ounce) cans black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (13.5 ounce) package smoked turkey sausage, keep whole
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced petite tomatoes and diced green chilies
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 bunch collard greens, rinsed chopped and ribbed
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Bacon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- Total Fat: 6.2g
- Saturated fat: 1.3g
- Unsaturated fat: 4.9g
- Sugar: 8.4g
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