Black-Eyed Peas With Collard Greens

Black-eyed peas with collard greens is a traditional dish often served on New Year’s Day in the Southern United States. It is believed to bring good luck and prosperity for the coming year.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Black-Eyed Peas With Collard Greens

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black-eyed peas
• 1 bunch Collard greens
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them overnight.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Sauté until fragrant.
4. Drain the soaked black-eyed peas and add them to the pot.
5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, wash and chop the collard greens.
8. After 30 minutes, add the collard greens to the pot.
9. Season with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
10. Cover the pot and simmer for another 15 minutes or until the peas and greens are tender.
11. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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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.