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Simple Greek Black Eyed Peas Recipe
Celebrate flavor with Greek Black Eyed Peas! Freshly squeezed lemon, the richness of olive oil, and dill combine to transform black eyed peas into a standout dish for any occasion.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 259 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 14.5-ounces can black eyed peas
- 1 lemon halved
- 2 scallions (green onions) very thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black-eyed peas. Gently pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
- Squeeze the juice from one of the lemon halves into a medium bowl. Slice the remaining lemon half into wedges and set aside.
- Add the scallions to the bowl and toss with lemon juice. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- While vigorously whisking the scallion and lemon juice mixture, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Fold in the black-eyed peas and fresh dill. Taste and add salt as needed. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
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Notes
- Store Greek Black Eyed Peas in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will stay fresh for up to 3-4 days. Freezing is not recommended as it can significantly alter the texture and flavor, especially of the fresh herbs and dressing.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
112mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
162IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 162IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.