Vegan Black-Eyed Peas

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Two Cypriot specialties--good olive oil and fresh lemons--lend sunny flavor to this simple bean dish, served as a side in Cyprus. Chard adds a hearty touch. Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt, or nondairy yogurt to keep it vegan, for a meatless meal.

By Jen Rose Smith

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 cup dried black-eyed peas
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound chard, trimmed and coarsely chopped
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or no-chicken broth
4 tablespoons lemon juice, divided

Directions

Place black-eyed peas and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Cover with cold water by 2 inches and soak overnight.
Drain and rinse the peas. Transfer to a medium saucepan with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the peas are almost tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chard; cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are slightly wilted, 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the peas, broth and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender, about 20 minutes.
Serve warm, drizzled with the remaining 2 tablespoons each oil and lemon juice.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186	Calories
8g	Fat
23g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 8g	15%
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Vitamin A 4636IU	93%
Vitamin C 29mg	32%
Folate 177mcg	44%
Sodium 308mg	13%
Calcium 74mg	6%
Iron 4mg	19%
Magnesium 105mg	25%
Potassium 543mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Vegan Black-Eyed Peas

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