Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Good men eat and drink that they may live."
- Socrates
The refrigerator light goes on...
With most recipes I drain and rinse canned beans, but the liquid from the can adds a lot to this stew. If you like your food really spicy, add a third or fourth jalapeno.
Spicy Black Eyed Pea Stew
Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 2 1/2 cups
Cooking Time: 90 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4.
This recipe makes very good leftovers. Keep refrigerated up to 3-4 days.
| 2 tsp | olive oil |
| 1 large | onion (diced) |
| 2 large | ribs celery (diced) |
| 1 lb | boneless skinless chicken thighs (cubed) |
| 2 large | carrots (cut into rounds) |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 2 large | jalapeno peppers (diced) |
| 1 tsp | ground cumin |
| 1 tsp | chili powder |
| 1 tsp | dried oregano |
| 2 15 ounce can | no salt added black eyed peas (do not drain) |
| 4 cups | water |
| 12 ounces | mustard greens (cut into thin strips) |
Place the olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium high heat.
Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes.
Add the celery and cook for another 4 minutes.
Add the chicken thighs and cook until lightly browned.
Add the carrots, salt, pepper, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder, oregano, black eyed peas and water.
Reduce the heat to medium, stir and cover.
Simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the greens to the pot and stir. Cook for about 5 minutes.
Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 2 1/2 cups
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 394 | Calories from Fat 74 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 7g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 94mg | 32% |
| Sodium 478mg | 18% |
| Total Carbohydrates 43g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 12g | 41% |
| Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 36g |
| Vitamin A 297% | Vitamin C 125% |
| Calcium 19% | Iron 37% |
| Vitamin K 445 mcg | Potassium 1413 mg |
| Magnesium 139 mg | |