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Stovetop Black-eyed Peas

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Yield: 8 servings

Stovetop Black-eyed Peas

Stovetop Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

  • 1 pound black-eyed peas, dried
  • 2 1/2 cups onion, chopped
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 6 cups water
  • 6 teaspoons chicken broth/seasoning, powdered (vegan or regular)
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

    1: Sort and rinse black-eyed peas. Remove stones and debris.
    2: Soak beans in 6 - 8 cups cold water overnight (at least 6 - 8 hours).
    3: Drain and rinse the beans.
    4: In a large pot, sauté the onion in olive oil until the onion is soft (translucent).
    5: Add the garlic, oregano, water, chicken seasoning and soaked beans.
    6: Bring ingredients to a simmer.
    7: Cover and simmer for 60 minutes or until the beans are as soft as you like them.
    8: Remove from the heat and serve. Add salt to taste if desired. Black-eyed peas are delicious served many ways including over rice, quinoa, potatoes, and couscous.

Notes

Black-eyed peas are a actually a bean.

You can use 6 cups of chicken broth in place of the water and chicken seasoning/broth.

The black eyed peas usually take about 60 minutes to cook but may take up to 90 if the beans are older or the simmer is very low.

You may need to add more water to the beans as they simmer if they are taking a long time to cook.

© Karen Breyer

Try these delicious, healthy Black-eyed Peas! This recipe has only a few ingredients and is very easy to make. Black-eyed peas are actually a bean grown around the world. They are very healthy and filling. This Black-eyed Peas recipe is perfect to serve on rice, potatoes, quinoa, couscous or just alone. Often black-eyed peas are served with cornbread. That would be super yummy! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Black-eyed Peas recipe on the stovetop. Watch this cooking video and make Black-eyed Peas for dinner!

Black Bean and Corn Frittata

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Black Bean and Corn Frittata

Black Bean and Corn Frittata

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, large
  • 2 tablespoons milk, regular, soy or nut
  • 1 teaspoon oil, vegetable or grapeseed
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 3/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup corn, frozen (thawed)
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Ground pepper (to taste)

Instructions

    1: Whisk together the eggs and milk. Set aside.
    2: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
    3: Add peppers and onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft.
    4: Stir in beans and corn. Stir frequently until the beans and corn are heated through.
    5: Pour egg mixture over vegetables. Reduce the heat to medium low.
    6: As the edges begin to set, lift with a spatula and let uncooked eggs flow underneath. Cook until the eggs begin to set on top but are still moist (about 5 minutes).
    7: Cover the pan and cook a couple more minutes.
    8: Sprinkle with cheese, salt and pepper. Cook covered until the cheese melts (about 1 minute).
    9: Slide onto a plate. Cut in wedges. Serve.

Notes

You can double the recipe if you use a large skillet.


Use vegan or non-dairy cheese if desired.


You can use rinsed and drained canned corn in place of the frozen corn.


Use cooking spray in place of the oil if desired.

© Karen Breyer

Try this easy, tasty Black Bean and Corn Frittata! It is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and full of healthy ingredients! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Black Bean and Corn Frittata. Watch this cooking video and make this delicious Black Bean and Corn Frittata today!

This Black Bean and Corn Frittata is so delicious and easy to make!

Lentils

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Yield: 4 servings

Lentils

Lentils

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup lentils, dry
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt (or to taste)

Instructions

    1: Examine lentils. Remove any stones and debris. Rinse.
    2: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
    3: Sauté onion in oil until soft.
    4: Add 3 cups water to the sautéed onions and bring to a boil.
    5: Add lentils and salt to boiling water.
    6: Return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
    7: Simmer 25 - 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

Notes

You can easily double this Lentil recipe.

Sauté the onion in the same pot that you will cook the lentils in.

Add more water if the water dries up before the lentils are tender.

Delicious served over rice, couscous, quinoa, potatoes or yams.

You can use another type of salt if desired.

Lentils are easy to cook and taste delicious! Try this easy, healthy Lentil recipe with just a few ingredients. Lentils are perfect over rice, potatoes, quinoa, couscous and more! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to cook this Lentil recipe.

Lentils are very easy to cook. You don’t need to soak them and they cook in 30 minutes or less. Plus they are high in protein, fiber, nutrients and are very filling! This Lentil recipe will be perfect for lunch or dinner. You can also use these lentils as a base for other recipes like lentil burgers. Watch this cooking video and make this tasty Lentils recipe today!

Brazilian Black Beans and Corn

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Yield: 6 servings

Brazilian Black Beans and Corn

Brazilian Black Beans and Corn

Ingredients

  • 1 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced or grated
  • 2 15 ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 14.5 ounce can tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 1/2 cups corn, frozen
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1: Heat olive oil over medium low heat.

2: Add the onions until cook until they are soft.

3: Stir in the garlic and ginger. Cook a few more minutes.

4: Add the beans, tomatoes, cumin, and coriander. Bring mixture to a simmer, then simmer 5 minutes. Stir frequently.

5: Stir in the corn, salt and pepper. Simmer and stir until the ingredients are heated through.

6. Garnish with cilantro if desired

Notes

Peel the ginger before you mince or grate it.

Adjust the seasonings as desired.

These Brazilian Black Beans and Corn are tasty as a main or side dish. You can also serve them over rice, cooked grains or in a tortilla. Try them as a dip for tortilla chips as well.

You can substitute a 15 ounce can of rinsed and drained corn in place of the frozen corn.

Try this delicious Brazilian Black Beans and Corn recipe! Is is easy to make, filling and healthy too! This recipe is full of flavorful, fresh healthy ingredients plus canned black beans. Serve this Brazilian Black Beans and Rice recipe alone, over rice, in burritos, as a chip dip and so many other ways. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Brazilian Black Beans and Corn. Watch this video and make this easy, tasty, hearty, healthy Brazilian Black Beans and Corn recipe today!

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