Black Eyed Peas & Greens with Sausage

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

collard greens

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: mustard greens

Kale is more nutrient-dense, while mustard greens are often less expensive.

Soak black eyed peas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked black eyed peas.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add soaked black eyed peas, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, until peas are tender.

Stir in chopped collard greens and red pepper flakes; cook until greens are wilted, about 5-10 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and vinegar to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

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