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Black-Eyed Peas and Okra

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Ready In: 50 minutes
Serves: 6
Dairy-freeGluten-freeLow Added SugarVeganVegetarian
This dinner will be a great way to switch up your diet and expand your cooking repertoire.

What you'll need

Large skillet
Spatula or spoon
Sharp knife

Ingredients

Serves 6
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 cup Onion diced
1 1/2 tablespoons Garlic chopped
3 cups Okra fresh or frozen, cut into rounds
2 cups Corn fresh or frozen
2 cups Black-eyed Peas canned, drained and rinsed, or frozen
2 Red Chili Peppers fresh, small, chopped
1 cup Green Onion diced
10 Cherry Tomatoes halved
1 teaspoon Salt (feel free to use less)
1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Directions

1.In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic then cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
2.Add okra, corn, black-eyed peas, and chilies then cook until black-eyed peas are tender, about 20 minutes.
3.Add green onion and cherry tomatoes, then cook an additional 5 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.00 cup

Serving Per Container 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g8%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Sodium 400 mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 32 g12%
Dietary Fiber 7 g25%
Protein 9 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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