Black-Eyed Peas with Greens
- 12 to 16 ounces fresh greens (kale, collards, mustard greens, or Swiss chard)
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil
- 1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
- One 16-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar, or to taste
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Wash the greens well.
- Remove and discard the stems.
- Trim away thick mid-ribs from the leaves.
- Discard them or slice thinly and use.
- Chop the leaves coarsely.
- Heat the oil in a large soup pot or steep-sided stir-fry pan.
- Add the onion and saute over medium heat until golden.
- Add the greens, cover, and steam until tender.
- If using Swiss chard, just the water clinging to the leaves is sufficient.
- For kale and collards, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water as needed to keep the mixture moist.
- Allow 3 to 5 minutes to steam Swiss chard; 10 to 15 minutes to steam the other types of greens.
- Stir in the black-eyed peas and vinegar.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook just until everything is heated through, and serve.
- Use pink, pinto, or black beans instead of black-eyed peas.
- As the name suggests, these pale legumes have a black eye.
- Their use is prevalent in Africa, where they originated, in the American South, and in Persian cuisine.
- Black-eyed peas, and their smaller, browner cousin,the field pea, have a distinctive fresh flavor.
- Use them in marinated salads (try them in the flexible recipe for Marinated Beans, page 40) and with strong-flavored lettuces.
- Add some to cooked dark leafy greens, as in the recipe for Black-Eyed Peas with Greens (page 123).
- Black-eyed peas combine well with rice and other grains, and their flavor is enhanced by tomatoes, garlic, onions, and thyme.
- Calories: 171
- Total Fat: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Carbohydrate: 24g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 110mg
fresh greens, light olive oil, onion, blackeyed peas, balsamic vinegar, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/black-eyed-peas-with-greens-372815 (may not work)