Greek Black Eyed Peas and Greens Recipe

Name: Greek Black Eyed Peas and Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups dried black-eyed peas; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 7 cups torn swiss chard; 6 cups Baby Spinach; 6 cups trimmed arugula; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 14 12 ounces petite diced tomatoes, see note; 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups dried black-eyed peas
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped celery
4 garlic cloves, minced
7 cups torn swiss chard
6 cups Baby Spinach
6 cups trimmed arugula
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
14 12 ounces petite diced tomatoes, see note
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (optional)

1
If using canned diced tomatoes make it undrained.
2
Using uncooked black eyed peas.
3
Sort and wash peas.
4
Place peas in a large saucepan and cover with water to 2 inches above peas.
5
You are going to do a modified quick soak of sorts.
6
Bring to a boil then drain.
7
Return peas to pan and cover again with water to 2 inches above peas.
8
Bring to a boil but this time reduce heat to medium and cook 30 minutes or just until tender.
9
Drain.
10
Saute the onion, celery, and garlic in the olive over med high heat.
11
Note you can omit the oil completely if you want to save on fat.
12
Use broth or water or juice instead.
13
Cok 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
14
IF using liquid instead of oil it will require more attention and stirring.
15
Stir in the chard, spinach, arugula, salt, pepper, and tomatoes.
16
If using liquid add more if needed.
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Cover and cook 20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
18
Stir in peas; cover and cook 15 minutes.
19
Stir in cheese; cook 5 minutes or until cheese melts if you are using it.
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Stir occasionally.
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1 cup serving size.
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Note Vegan, omit the cheese or sub a vegan [non dairy no animal rennet] cheese in place.

521

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups dried black-eyed peas, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 cups finely chopped onions, 1 cup finely chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Greek Black Eyed Peas and Greens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Black Eyed Peas and Greens

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