Greek Black Eyed Peas and Greens Recipe

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Greek Black Eyed Peas and Greens
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Directions:

  1. If using canned diced tomatoes make it undrained.
  2. Using uncooked black eyed peas. Sort and wash peas. Place peas in a large saucepan and cover with water to 2 inches above peas.
  3. You are going to do a modified quick soak of sorts. Bring to a boil then drain. Return peas to pan and cover again with water to 2 inches above peas. Bring to a boil but this time reduce heat to medium and cook 30 minutes or just until tender. Drain.
  4. Saute the onion, celery, and garlic in the olive over med high heat. Note you can omit the oil completely if you want to save on fat. Use broth or water or juice instead. Cok 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. IF using liquid instead of oil it will require more attention and stirring.
  5. Stir in the chard, spinach, arugula, salt, pepper, and tomatoes. If using liquid add more if needed. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas; cover and cook 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in cheese; cook 5 minutes or until cheese melts if you are using it. Stir occasionally.
  7. 1 cup serving size.
  8. Note Vegan, omit the cheese or sub a vegan [non dairy no animal rennet] cheese in place.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 175.08 Kcal (733 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.13g 14%
Cholesterol 16.82mg 6%
Sodium 621.45mg 26%
Potassium 383.95mg 8%
Total Carbs 10.84g 4%
Sugars 5.02g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3.15g 13%
Protein 5.66g 11%
Vitamin C 20.4mg 34%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 188.4mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 66.15 Kcal (277 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.45g 14%
Cholesterol 6.36mg 6%
Sodium 234.82mg 26%
Potassium 145.08mg 8%
Total Carbs 4.1g 4%
Sugars 1.9g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 13%
Protein 2.14g 11%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 34%
Iron 0.5mg 7%
Calcium 71.2mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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