Southern Tureen Of Black-eyed Peas, Collard Greens And Yams

Total Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large red onion, slivered
• 4 cups collard greens, chopped (about half a bunch)
• 2 cups yams or 2 cups sweet potatoes, diced but not peeled
• 2 cups cooked or canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or dutch oven. add the onion and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
• 2 add the collard greens, yams, black-eyed peas, water, pepper and salt, and cover. bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 to thicken, gradually stir in the cornmeal and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more. serve in large tureens or bowls, with cornbread.