Peas and Greens

Name: Peas and Greens
Ingredients: 1 (15 ml) tbsp olive oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 bulb fennel, cored, leafy stems discarded, bulb sliced on the vertical; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cracked black peppercorns; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) fennel seeds, toasted and ground; 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes, including juice; 2 cups (500 ml) cooked dried or canned black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed (see Variation); 2 tbsp (25 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tsp (5 ml) paprika (see Tips); 4 cups (1 l) trimmed chopped spinach or Swiss chard (about 1 bunch)

12 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

1 (15 ml) tbsp olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 bulb fennel, cored, leafy stems discarded, bulb sliced on the vertical
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) cracked black peppercorns
1/4 tsp (1 ml) fennel seeds, toasted and ground
1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes, including juice
2 cups (500 ml) cooked dried or canned black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed (see Variation)
2 tbsp (25 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp (5 ml) paprika (see Tips)
4 cups (1 l) trimmed chopped spinach or Swiss chard (about 1 bunch)

Directions

1

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat for 30 seconds.
2

Add onions and fennel and cook, stirring, until fennel is softened, about 5 minutes.
3

Add garlic, salt, peppercorns and toasted fennel and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4

Add tomatoes with juice and bring to a boil.
5

Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
6

Add peas and stir well.
7

Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until peas are tender.
8

In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and paprika, stirring, until paprika dissolves.
9

Add to slow cooker stoneware and stir well.
10

Add spinach, stirring, until submerged.
11

Cover and cook on High for 20 minutes, until spinach is tender.
12

Make Ahead
13

This dish can be partially prepared before it is cooked.
14

Complete Step Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
15

When youre ready to cook, continue with the recipe.