Many dishes we associate with holidays and traditions may be our favorites but they aren't always good for us. In honor of National Minority Health Month here's a healthy re-make of a Soul Food dish that's thought to bring good luck and prosperity. With a few substitutions (turkey kielbasa for ham hocks, brown rice for white rice) and additions (cabbage, kale or collards) calories, fat and sodium are reduced while fiber, vitamins and minerals are increased. Serve with cornbread or a leafy green salad. Ingredients:1 cup dry black-eyed peas*2 teaspoons canola oil1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper (optional)1/2 lb turkey kielbasa2 cups chopped green cabbage, kale or collards1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 bay leaf1/4 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (amount depends on how much heat you like)2 cups cooked brown rice*Can substitute 1 - 15 oz can of black-eyed peas, rinsed & drained (increases sodium content)Directions:

Makes 4 servings. Nutrition Information Per Serving: 279 calories, 16 gm protein, 41 gm carbohydrate, 5 gm fat (1 gm saturated fat), 7 gm fiber, 21 mg cholesterol, 470 mg sodium

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