Black Eyed Peas with Greens
Black-eyed peas with greens is a flavorful, vegan recipe perfect year-round. Packed with protein and smoky spices, it’s easy, hearty, and healthy.
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 156kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Black eyed peas dry
- 4 cups Leafy greens spinach, lacinato kale, chard, or collard greens
- 6 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start the night before by soaking your black-eyed peas in water. This step is key for quicker cooking and better texture.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrot, celery, and onion. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, cumin, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, just until fragrant.
- Add the soaked peas, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes.
- Stir in your sliced greens and cook for another 5 minutes or until wilted and tender. If using collard greens, extend the cooking time to 10-12 minutes to ensure they are tender. Remove the bay leaf, adjust the seasoning, and serve.
Notes
- Serving size for nutrition information is 1 cup.
- What greens work best?
Spinach, kale, and chard are great options for quick cooking. For a more traditional touch, collard greens work wonderfully but need extra cooking time. Other options include beet greens, which I used in my photos and found to add a lovely earthy flavor, as well as mustard greens, turnip greens, dandelion greens, or arugula for unique flavors and textures. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To freeze, let the dish cool completely and portion it into freezer-safe containers. It’ll keep for up to 3 months
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 26g | Protein: 10g | Total Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 493mg | Dietary Fiber: 5g | Total Sugars: 4g | Vitamin A: 1694IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg