Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens
Main Dish • Cajun/Creole, Caribbean, Legumes, Pork, Vegetable
Serving size: 4 servings
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced (about 2 large cloves)
- 1 medium red onion (or yellow), chopped (about 1 cup)
- 12-16 ounces collard greens, fresh, rinsed, stems removed and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup ham cooked chunks (or cooked bacon)
- 2 cups water (or broth)
- ½ tsp salt (more to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (more to taste)
- 31 ounces black eyed peas (with only salt added - 2 cans, 15.5 ounces each), drained
- 1/4 c. Cider vinegar
Directions
- 1. Preheat cast iron Dutch oven on medium for a couple minutes.
- 2. Add oil, garlic, and onion, stir, and cook 5 minutes.
- 3. Add collards and a pinch of red pepper flakes to pan, stir, and cover 5 minutes.
- 4. Add ham, salt, black pepper, and water or broth. Lower heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 25 minutes.
- 5. Add drained beans and cider vinegar and stir together. Cover and cook 10 minutes at least. (Or just turn heat to low and let it sit there awhile.)
Nutrition
Amount per serving
Serving size: 1 serving
Calories: 475
Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 22mg
Sodium: 737mg
Total Carbohydrate: 54g
Dietary Fiber: 18g
Sugars: 9g
Protein: 28g