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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.