Quickie Black Eyed Peas and Greens

Ring in good luck for the new year with this quick pot of black eyed peas and greens. Vegetarian and meat options included!

Ingredients

• 2 cups vegetable broth ($0.26)
• 1 yellow onion ($0.32)
• 2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.32)
• 3 15oz. cans black eyed peas ($2.37)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano ($0.05)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.05)
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ($0.02)
• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.03)
• 4 oz. fresh spinach ($0.85)

Instructions

1. 1

   Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add both to a large soup pot with the olive oil and sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent.

2. 2

   Drain the canned black eyed peas, then add them to the pot along with the oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

3. 3

   Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to medium high, and bring the pot up to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, and allow the peas to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   After the peas have simmered for about 15 minutes, use the back of a spoon to smash some of the peas against the side of the pot to thicken the broth (or use an immersion blender to blend a small portion of the peas).

5. 5

   Add the fresh spinach to the pot and stir until it has wilted into the peas. Give the peas a taste and adjust the salt or seasoning to your liking. Serve hot with bread or rice.