Best 8 Couscous With Black Eyed Peas And Greens Recipes

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Couscous with black eyed peas and greens is an easy and flavorful dish that is perfect for busy weeknight meals or potlucks. The combination of fluffy couscous, tender black eyed peas, and fresh greens creates a satisfying and nutritious meal. With a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can have a delicious and healthy dinner on the table in no time.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH COLLARD GREENS



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Black-eyed peas with collard greens sounds like a Southern dish, and indeed it would be if you threw in a ham hock and took away the dill. But this recipe actually is inspired by a Greek dish that combines black-eyed peas with wild greens.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     one pot

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound black-eyed peas, rinsed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
1 large bunch collard greens (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), stemmed, washed well and chopped or cut in ribbons
2 tablespoons tomato paste dissolved in 1/2 cup water
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill (to taste)
Freshly ground pepper to taste
For topping (optional): crumbled feta or fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place the black-eyed peas in a large saucepan, cover with water by two inches, bring to a boil and then drain. Combine with half the onion and one of the garlic cloves in the saucepan. Add water to cover by two inches, and bring back to a simmer. Add the bay leaf, and reduce the heat. Add salt to taste, cover and simmer 30 minutes, until the beans are just tender. Drain through a strainer set over a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large, ovenproof lidded skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat and add the remaining onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes, and add the remaining garlic. Stir together for 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant. A handful at a time, stir in the greens. As the greens wilt, stir in another handful, until all the greens have been added and have collapsed in the pan. Add the dissolved tomato paste and stir together. Add salt to taste. Add the beans and enough cooking liquid to barely cover everything, cover and place in the oven for 30 minutes, until the collards are tender and the beans very soft.
  • Uncover the pot, and add a bit of liquid if the beans are dry. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the dill, cover and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve warm or hot. If you wish, top with crumbled feta or a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 156, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 491 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

MOROCCAN BLACK-EYED PEAS (COWPEAS)



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My daughters and I love growing heirloom purple hull peas, cowpeas, and black-eyed peas in our garden. This delicious Moroccan-style recipe smells so good while cooking and tastes so yummy.

Provided by TGural

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 9h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups dried black-eyed peas (cowpeas)
1 onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 ½ cups water, or more if needed

Steps:

  • Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand for 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse peas.
  • Combine peas, onion, tomato sauce, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, ginger, and cayenne pepper in a stockpot; pour 3 1/2 cups water over pea mixture. Bring water to a boil, decrease heat to low, cover pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more water if sauce gets too thick, until peas are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 593.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD



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This is a great salad for a buffet, with interesting textures and southwest flavors combined in one delicious salad. Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon ground cumin
8 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2 quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin. Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn and beans and toss to coat.
  • Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 414.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

MOROCCAN PEANUT COUSCOUS WITH PEAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsps. Crisco® Pure Canola Oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup Jif® Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Salt and pepper
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas (tiny deluxe, if possible)
1 cup couscous

Steps:

  • HEAT oil in a 2 1/2 or 3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook just until onion is translucent. Add broth and bring to a boil.
  • WHISK in peanut butter and cumin. Blend well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add peas and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and return to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • REMOVE from heat. Cover and let sit about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork; serve immediately.

COUSCOUS WITH BLACK-EYED PEAS AND GREENS



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Categories     Bean

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, lightly toasted and ground
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
1 pound black-eyed peas, rinsed
2 tablespoons harissa (or more to taste; substitute 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper if harissa is unavailable), plus additional for serving
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 pounds greens (such as Swiss chard, kale or mustard greens) stemmed, washed thoroughly in two changes water, and coarsely chopped
1 large bunch parsley or cilantro (or a combination), stemmed, washed and chopped
2 to 2 2/3 cups couscous, preferably whole wheat couscous, as needed

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy casserole or Dutch oven, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic, ground spices and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir together for about a minute, until the garlic is fragrant. Add the black-eyed peas and three quarts water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, add salt to taste, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add the harissa (or cayenne) and the tomato paste, and cover and simmer another 15 to 30 minutes, until the beans are tender and fragrant. Strain off 1/2 cup of the liquid and set aside. 2. Stir in the greens a handful at a time, allowing each handful to cook down a bit before adding the next. Simmer 20 minutes, until the greens are very tender and fragrant. Stir in the parsley and/or cilantro, and simmer another five minutes. Remove from the heat. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt, garlic or harissa as desired. 3. Reconstitute and steam the couscous. 4. Transfer the couscous to a wide serving bowl or directly to wide soup plates. Spoon on the stew with a generous amount of broth and serve, passing additional harissa at the table. Yield: Serves six to eight Advance preparation: The beans can be cooked up to three days ahead, and the finished stew can be made a day or two ahead. You may want to add more liquid when you reheat.

COUSCOUS WITH GREEN PEAS, MINT AND CORIANDER



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup couscous
1/2 cup frozen green peas
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook couscous according to package directions, adding peas and coriander when you add couscous to hot water. When ready to fluff with a fork, add mint and toss to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH COLLARD GREENS



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Time to gather round the table, y'all! This dish has special meaning on New Year's Day, when Southerners eat greens for future wealth and black-eyed peas for prosperity. -Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
8 cups chopped collard greens
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add collard greens, salt and cayenne; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until greens are tender. Add peas, tomatoes and lemon juice; heat through. Sprinkle servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND ONIONS



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This is another great recipe from Moosewood. This is quick, easy and yummy. You can try it with other pasta shapes too. Add feta to the top and serve with tomatoes and balsamic vinegar.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lactose Free

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup peas
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups water
1 cup couscous

Steps:

  • Combine the onions and oil in a skillet. Cover and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Add the peas, sage, water salt and couscous. Cover and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, until the peas are tender and all of the water is absorbed.
  • Stir the couscous with a fork to fluff it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.9, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 301.1, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 8.3

Tips:

  • Soaking black-eyed peas: Soaking black-eyed peas overnight or for at least 4 hours before cooking helps to reduce cooking time and improve their texture.
  • Cooking liquid: Use a flavorful cooking liquid, such as vegetable broth or water with added spices and herbs, to enhance the taste of the couscous and black-eyed peas.
  • Vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as chopped carrots, celery, onions, or bell peppers.
  • Greens: Use your favorite leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, or collard greens. Wilt them briefly in a pan with a little olive oil or butter before adding them to the couscous mixture.
  • Seasoning: Adjust the seasoning to your taste. Add more salt, pepper, or other spices as desired.
  • Serving: Serve the couscous with black-eyed peas and greens as a main course or side dish. It's a delicious and nutritious meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

This recipe for couscous with black-eyed peas and greens is a flavorful, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to enjoy the delicious and nutritious benefits of black-eyed peas and leafy greens. With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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