Smoky Hoppin' Jane

What you need:

1 cup uncooked black-eyed peas
3 cups water
2 bunches fresh collard greens, rinsed well
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup white onion, chopped
8-10 slices tofaken, chopped (recipe here)
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon liquid smoke
¼ teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
2 cups steamed brown rice

What you do:

Soak black-eyed peas in 3 cups water overnight or during the day for 12-14 hours. Drain and rinse peas.

Meanwhile, rinse collard greens thoroughly and discard any wilted or discolored pieces. Tear the leaves away from their rigid stems and squeeze to remove excess water. Stack leaves on top of each other and roll into a log. Slice into ½-inch strips.

Place greens in a large pot along with soaked peas, vegetable broth, onion, tofaken, bay leaf, liquid smoke, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes, or until beans are tender. Remove from heat and discard bay leaf. Serve over rice.

Recipe Category:

Black-Eyed Peas

Southern USA

Brown Rice