Plantation Blackeyes

1          pound dry blackeyes
1⁄4        pound turkey bacon
1          cup chopped onion
2          cups canned whole tomatoes
2          teaspoons salt
3⁄4        teaspoon oregano
1⁄2        teaspoon thyme
1⁄2        teaspoon rosemary
1⁄4        teaspoon pepper
3⁄4        cup (3 oz) grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Soak beans by preferred method. Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces. Cook in Dutch oven or heavy pot until fat is rendered. Add onions and cook until tender. Add tomatoes with their liquid, breaking them up with a spoon. Add 1-1⁄2 cups water, seasonings and soaked, drained blackeyes. Simmer, covered until beans are just tender (about 30 minutes). Stir in cheese, pour mixture into 3-quart rectangular casserole and bake uncovered 30-40 minutes at 375º F.  Makes 6 to 8 servings. (For a Soup/Stew like consistency, eliminate the baking step.)  Serve this as a dinner entree or a one-dish supper. Goes great with cornbread.

Nutritional Information per Serving:
Calories-281, (From Fat-19%), Protein-19 g, Carbohydrate-40 g, Fat-6 g, Sodium-939 mg, Potassium-756 mg, Dietary Fiber-8 g, Calcium-69 mg, Iron-4 mg, Vitamin A-395 iu, Vitamin C-11 mg, Cholesterol-18 mg