Black Eyed Peas & Collard Greens

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs 10 mins

  • Additional Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    10 hrs 25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    1038 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Black Eyed Peas & Collard Greens

Ring in the New Year, and lots of luck, with a traditional Southern dish of Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens!

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Ingredients

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Black Eyed Peas

  • 16 ounces dried black eyed peas (not canned!)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups cooked ham chopped
  • 1 ham bone optional
  • 1 yellow onion peeled & chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled & chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste

Collard Greens

  • 1 pound Bacon chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion peeled & chopped
  • 24 ounces prepared collard greens (see note)
  • water
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
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Instructions

Blackeyed Peas

  1. Place the black eyes peas in a large bowl. Cover with water and soak overnight, or follow the directions on the bag for a quick soak. Drain the beans.
  2. Place a large pot over medium heat and add in the olive oil. To the hot oil add the onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the garlic and allow to cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn. Add the drained black eyed peas, chopped ham, and the ham bone (if using).
  4. Cover with water and allow to simmer over medium-low heat until the beans are soft. This will take 1 to 1 1/2 hours. To check for doneness, use the back of a spoon to smash the peas against the side of the pot. They should give easily.
  5. Remove the ham bone, stir the beans, and check the seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste as needed. Serve warm.

Collard Greens

  1. Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. If there is a lot of bacon fat, pour some off and save it for another day. You want about 2 tablespoons left in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot with the bacon and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the prepared collards to the pot and cover with water. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer until leaves have softened, at least 1 hour. Check the seasoning and add more salt & pepper to taste. Serve warm.*If you like, you can stir the collards and beans together for an all-in-one side dish to go with your New Year's meal.

Notes

  • If you can't find prepared collard greens, you can use several bunches of the leaves and stalks that have been cleaned with stems removed and then roughly chopped. You'll need 2 bunches of collards (about 2 pounds) to yield 1.5 pounds of leaves once prepared.
  • Nutrition is based on both the peas and greens mixed together.
  • Cook time may vary and you may need to add water to both the greens and the beans as you cook. Just keep checking the texture and the salt & pepper levels.
  • If you can't find prepared collard greens, you can use several bunches of the leaves and stalks that have been cleaned with stems removed and then roughly chopped. You'll need 2 bunches of collards (about 2 pounds) to yield 1.5 pounds of leaves once prepared.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1038kcal (52%) Carbohydrates 87g (29%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 54g (83%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 24g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 1873mg (78%) Potassium 2092mg (60%) Fiber 20g (80%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 8638IU (173%) Vitamin C 77mg (86%) Calcium 549mg (55%) Iron 11mg (61%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1038 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1038kcal 52%
Carbohydrates 87g 29%
Protein 55g 110%
Fat 54g 83%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 24g 120%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 1873mg 78%
Potassium 2092mg 45%
Fiber 20g 80%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 8638IU 173%
Vitamin C 77mg 86%
Calcium 549mg 55%
Iron 11mg 61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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