Black-Eyed Peas & Spinach

Black-eyed peas are considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Southern cuisine, especially when eaten on New Year’s Day.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Black-Eyed Peas & Spinach

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black-eyed peas
• 2 cup Spinach
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until onion is translucent.
2. Add cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.
3. Add diced tomato and cook for 2-3 minutes, until tomato softens.
4. Add black-eyed peas and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until peas are tender.
5. Stir in spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until spinach wilts.
6. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
7. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.