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Wilted Greens
© Lillys-Table.com Photo of Black-Eyed Peas
 

Tags: Vegan Nut Free Low-Glycemic Gluten-Free Dairy Free

  • Hard
  • Medium
  • Easy

Prep
Difficulty
Easy

30 mins

Time
Estimate
30 mins

Icon Heart Healthy

Gluten
Free?
Yes

Winter

Typical
Season
Winter

Nutrition Info

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Protein

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Carbs

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Fats

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Vegetables

Recipe Detail

Winter

Black-Eyed Peas

from Collards & Black-Eyed Peas, the Week of December 28, 2014.
View the previous recipe for this meal.

Prosperity. Luck. We all could use a bit more in the New Year and black-eyed peas signify all of it. Ham or bacon supposedly adds ‘positive motion forward’ since the pig is a front footed animal, but leaving it out and adding a dash of smoked paprika is tasty (and dare I say: lucky!) as well. Dry black-eyed peas take about 20-30 minutes to cook, but if a can of beans is easier for you— go for it.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, small, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 can roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 ounces ham, cut into chunks, optional or substitute 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cups black-eyed peas, cooked, or 2 cans
  • 1 pinch cayenne, to taste

Serving Size: 4 People

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Preparation Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat drizzle in the olive oil. Sauté the onion and celery for about 5-6 minutes until tender. Add the garlic, tomatoes, smoked paprika, oregano, and black-eyed peas*. Simmer for about 5 minutes, then add the salt and cayenne, seasoning to your desired taste.

Stir in the ham chunks if using towards the end.

*If starting from dry black-eyed peas instead of cooked, add the dried beans with the spices, but add enough water to cover the peas and simmer for at least 20-30 more minutes. Add more water as needed depending on how much the beans absorb.