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Jollof Rice with Black-Eyed Peas & Greens

Name: Jollof Rice with Black-Eyed Peas & Greens
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1.5 cups parboiled rice; 1 can black-eyed peas; 3 tomatoes; 1 red bell pepper; 1 onion; 2 cups collard greens; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried thyme

A West African-inspired tomato-pepper rice with black-eyed peas and tender greens.

West African

Dinner

Vegan

Dairy-free

High-fiber

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Serves

Level

Moderate

Black-eyed peas and greens add fiber and protein while the pepper-tomato base keeps the familiar jollof character.

Ingredients

Servings

1.5 cups parboiled rice
1 can black-eyed peas
3 tomatoes
1 red bell pepper
1 onion
2 cups collard greens
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme

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Instructions

1Blend tomatoes, bell pepper and half the onion.
2Sauté the remaining onion in oil; add the tomato mixture and thyme and cook 10 minutes.
3Stir in rice and 2 cups water; cover and simmer until nearly tender.
4Fold in rinsed black-eyed peas and sliced greens; cook 8 minutes more.

Nutrition per serving

430

Calories

13g

Protein

78g

Carbs

10g

Fiber

280mg

Sodium

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