Description
A hearty dish featuring black eyed peas and greens, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black eyed peas, dried
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bunch kale or collard greens, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas and soak them overnight.
- In a pot, combine soaked peas and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add smoked paprika and stir for 1 minute.
- Add chopped greens to the skillet, cook until wilted.
- Combine the peas with the greens mixture, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a smoked ham hock while cooking the peas.
- Serve with cornbread for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black eyed peas, greens, healthy dish, southern cooking