Dinner: One Pot Black-eyed Peas and Kale

A delicious vegetarian recipe that's even better the next day. Good source of protein, fiber, iron and vitamins.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Kale

Health benefits of One Pot Black-eyed Peas and Kale

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

Ingredients

1 g bay leaf (whole leaves)
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lbs kale, cut in small pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 seeded jalapeno pepper, minced
6 cups cold water
16 oz dry black-eyed peas

Instructions

1. Rinse peas, sorting through and removing any damaged peas and debris.

2. In large pot, combine peas, cold water and jalapeno pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in small skillet, heat sauté (without oil) the onion and garlic about 5 minutes; stir into peas.

4. Add salt (if desired) and bay leaf.

5. Place kale on top of peas; cook 15 additional minutes.

6. Add pepper sauce; stir to combine peas and kale. Cook 5 additional minutes.

7. Remove bay leaf before serving.