"Pudding" of Greens, Bread And Black-eyed Peas

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   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is translucent but not browned.

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   Add the greens, raise the heat and saute, stirring constantly, until the greens wilt.

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   Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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   Put 1/3 cups stock in the bottom of a deep, 2- or 3-quart ovenproof casserole and add 1/3 of the black-eyed peas and 1/3 of the wilted greens.

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   Butter (or oil) the bread slices lightly and layer 3 of them in the bottom of the casserole.

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   Using another third of all the ingredients, make a second layer of stock, peas, greens and bread, and then a third layer.

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   Make sure the bread on top is well soaked with stock.

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    Cover the casserole and bake 40 minutes.

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    The finished dish should have the consistency of a rather wet bread pudding.

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    Serve topped with grated cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.