Black Eyed Peas With A Healthy Twist Food

GREEK-STYLE BLACK EYED PEAS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat till shimmering but not smoking. Add onions and garlic. Saute briefly until translucent and fragrant. Add bell peppers and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes, tossing regularly.
• Now add diced tomatoes (with their juices), water, bay leaf, spices, salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Add in the black eyed peas. Boil for 5 minutes, then lower heat. Cover part-way and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes (occasionally check to stir. If the black eyed pea stew looks too dry, add a tiny bit of water.)
• Finally, stir in lemon juice and parsley.
• To serve, transfer to bowls. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy with a side of warm Greek pita or on top of orzo, rice, or your favorite grain.

BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Sort through the peas and pick out any pebbles or other debris. Rinse the peas under cold water. Put the peas in a 5-quart Dutch oven and cover with 5 cups cold water. Place over high heat and bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, cover and let peas soak for 1 hour.
• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. When cool, crumble the bacon and set aside. Add the oil to the skillet with the bacon fat Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the collard greens and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the vegetables to the Dutch oven along with the chicken broth, ham hock, crumbled bacon, rice and 4 cups water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until the peas and rice are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Remove the ham hock from the Dutch oven. Discard the skin and bone. Chop the meat into small pieces and return it to the Dutch oven. Season the soup with salt and pepper.

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH A HEALTHY TWIST

Steps:

• 1. In a 3 - 5 quart Dutch oven, over medium heat; add olive oil, garlic and onion. Sauté until translucent. Then add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• 2. Add black-eyed peas, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30-40 minutes or until tender. ( Add a little water if necessary. Then add red pepper flakes and let simmer for about 5 - 10 minutes, salt and pepper to taste.
• 3. Place beans in a serving dish and add chopped scallions for garnish. Serve over steamed white or brown rice.

LUCKY CHIPOTLE BLACK EYED PEAS HUMMUS {VEGAN}

Steps:

• First make sure your peas are rinsed and cooled. Peel and chop your veggies.
• Place your peas, onion, garlic, tahini, olive oil, and peppers in food processor or blender.
• Blend until combined.
• Add in your spices, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and vinegar. Blend again until creamy.
• Taste to see if hummus is seasoned to your liking. If not, add more spices/salt/pepper.
• Remove from food processor and place in serving bowl or container.
• Garnish with extra onion and red pepper flakes.
• If not serving right away, keep in sealed container in fridge for up to 7 days.
• Makes around 2 cups.