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New Year's Black-Eyed Peas & Greens Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 lb. dried black-eyed peas (1 1/4 cups)
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsps. red vinegar
1 3/4 tsps. salt, divided
1 12-oz. bunch of kale, stems removed, leaves torn into pieces
2 Tbsps. lemon juice, divided
2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced (1 1/2 cups)
2 Tbsps. olive oil
4 green onions sliced (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh oregano
Directions:
Directions:
1. Set peas in saucepan, and cover with boiling water. let sit 1 hour. Drain, return peas to saucepan, cover with fresh water, and add bay leaf. Bring to a boil, and cook 20 minutes. Add vinegar and 1 tsp. salt, and cook 10 - 25 minutes longer, or until peas are tender but keep their shape.

2. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add kale, and boil 3 - 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and toss with 1 tsp lemon juice.

3. Toss tomatoes with 1/4 tsp. salt in colander. Let sit, shaking occasionally to drain juices.

4. Combine remaining 1/2 tsp salt, remaining 5 tsps. lemon juice, oil, green onions, parsley and oregano in large bowl.

5. Drain peas, and remove bay leaf. Add to bowl with lemon juice and herbs, and mix well. Add tomatoes, and mix again. Service warm with kale on the side.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Guaranteed good luck and prosperity for the New Year.

 

 

 

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