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April 2009

 

Black- Eyed Pea Stew

With collard greens and potatoes

Ingredients

 

4 cups low-sodium veggie broth

8 oz collard greens, chopped (about 8 cups)

1 (14.5 oz) can no-salt added diced tomatoes

12 oz red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 2 cups)

1 (15.5 oz) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

Ground black pepper to taste or other spices

 

Instructions

Bring broth and 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over high heat. Add collard greens, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

 

Add tomatoes and potatoes and return to a simmer. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes. Stir in peas and simmer until heated through,about 2 minutes. Season with pepper to taste and serve immediately.

 

Makes 4 servings (2 3/4 cup each)

Nutrition analysis:

Calories 180

Fat 1.0 grams (sat fat 0)

Carbs 37 grams

Fiber 8 grams!

Protein 10 grams

Sodium 710mg...could be higher or less depending on canned goods

Cholesterol 0 mg

 

Exchange system: Count as 2 starches and one protein and a veggie

 

This stew is also very high in potassium, soluble fiber and iron

 

From Clean Eating Magazine. March/April 09 issue

www.cleaneatingmag.com

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