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Black-Eyed Peas and Greens

Hearty black-eyed peas cooked with fresh greens and smoky bacon, a comforting Southern side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 pound bunch of collard greens
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 2 cans black-eyed peas
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until browned.
  2. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until softened.
  3. Add garlic, collards, water or broth, and bacon. Stir to mix, pressing the collards into the liquid.
  4. Cook over medium heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until greens are tender.
  5. Stir in black eyed peas and cook an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for a comforting family dinner or a Southern-inspired meal.
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