Black-Eyed Peas with Greens

Warm Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Warm Black-Eyed Pea Salad
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Ingredients

1 can Black-eyed peas or a ¾ cup of dried soaked for a few hours in water
1 Onion large , chopped
2 stalks Celery or fennel, finely chopped
3 cups Kale washed and finely chopped or dark leafy greens like beet greens
½ cup Olive oil extra virgin, divided
½ cup Parsley fresh, chopped
¼ cup Dill chopped
¼ cup Chives chopped
4 Tomatoes small , chopped
½ cup Water
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 Lemon juice

Nutritional information

313
calories
26g
fat
20,5g
carbohydrates
5,5g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
54mg
sodium
Ingredients

Black-Eyed Peas with Greens

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I am always hungry for this Black-Eyed Peas with Greens salad because it’s healthy and divine with fresh ingredients that are perfect for lunch. With it’s warm, filling and flavorsome combination of black-eyed peas, sautéed chopped onion, chives and celery, tossed and simmered with kale, olive oil, parsley, dill, and tomatoes, this humble salad nutritiously suits my new Meatless Monday craze with beans that are full of protein. 

To make Black-Eyed Peas with Greens, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingridiens for Black-Eyed Peas with Greens

Steps to make Black-Eyed Peas with Greens

1

Boil black-eyed peas

3

Drain and rinse ¾ cup of dried black-eyed peas then place in a large saucepan. Cover in about 2-inches of water. Bring to a boil then remove and drain from the water.

2

Second boil of peas

30

Return drained and dried peas to the saucepan and cover with the same amount of water, about 2-inches, with 2 cloves of garlic and a bay leaf. You may also add a few slices of onion, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for about 30 minutes until beans are softened. Drain beans and discard aromatics. Set aside.

3

Sauté onions, chives and celery

5

In a medium, shallow skillet, heat ¼ cup of olive oil and add 1 chopped onion, 2 stalks of chopped celery and ¼ cup of chives. Sauté for about 5 minutes until soft, golden and aromatic.

4

Add greens, herbs and tomatoes

2

Add 3 cups of kale or leafy greens, ½ cup of freshly chopped parsley, ¼ cup of chopped dill and 4 small chopped tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes until the greens begin to wilt.

5

Add water and seasoning

10

Pour in about ½ cup of water and season with some salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

6

Add peas

10

If needed, add more water to cook the peas then add 1 can of black-eyed peas or the prepared dried peas. Cook on a simmer for about 10 minutes until everything is soft, juicy and moist.

7

Serve

Serve warm or cool with reserved olive oil drizzled over and a few sprinkles of lemon juice.

Are you a salad lover? Well even if you’re not, you’re going to love this Black-Eyed Peas with Greens. Try it and let me know if I am right! Send us some of your salad pics online and use our hashtag #cookmerecipes on your own pages to reach out.

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Recipe Reviews

Average Rating:
(4.8)
Total Reviews: 11
Micaela Vonkaenel

Best vegan/vegetarian salad out there and super easy too.

Sandra Koechner

I didn't like it as much as the green bean salad but it wasnt all bad.

Maren Lepre

Wow this was just freaking yummy..Normally I avoid salad but this has changed my mind to thinking maybe not all are bad.

Analia Trautz

Flavorful and tasty anything with beans is usually really good though haha.

Kalani Kechichian

Refreshing with every bite this was a perfect sadly in all ways including the amazing texture.

Joyce Scalice

Ditched the parlsey and added a few sundried tomatos, salad = delicious.

Robin Seasholtz

There's a lot going on but it's worth It the taste is delicious and extremely healthy too.

Akira Sarcona

Affordable, delicious and vegan! Officially the best salad out there.

Ryann Cowen

Nice combination of foods here and splendid taste would recommend for anyone trying to go on a healthy diet.

Maxine Zipkin

Overwhelming flavor and not in a good way i think it needs less stuff in it.

Athina

Thanks for this wonder dish.

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