Collard Green & Black-Eyed Pea Stew | Easy & Delicious Recipe!

collard greens

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: mustard greens

Kale provides similar nutrients while mustard greens are often less expensive.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: canned chickpeas

💰Cheaper: dried peas

Canned chickpeas are a great protein source and dried peas are often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth is healthier and water with seasonings can save costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and works well for sautéing.

Add 2 lbs of smoked ham hocks to a large pot and cover with enough water to just cover them.

Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 2 hours.

Remove the ham hocks and pull the meat off the bones.

Strain the broth into a large measuring cup and add enough water to make 4 cups of liquid.

Add the pork stock (or chicken broth) and bullion to the pot.

Add frozen collard greens and seasoning blend to the pot and bring to a boil.

Add an undrained can of black-eyed peas and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Stir well, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes.

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