SOBA WITH BLACK-EYED PEAS AND SPINACH
I'm bringing together good luck charms from all over the globe in this comforting dish. Soba (buckwheat noodles) is traditional in Japan, black-eyed peas in the American South, and spinach or other greens pretty much everywhere. Buckwheat pasta does exist in Northern Italy; it's called pizzoccheri, and it's traditionally tossed with a rich cabbage and cheese topping.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the black-eyed peas and water in a large saucepan or soup pot and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Skim off any foam, then add the onion, 2 of the minced garlic cloves, the bouquet garni and salt to taste. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 40 minutes, or until the beans are thoroughly tender but intact. Taste the broth and adjust salt. Remove the onion and bouquet garni and discard.
- Fill a large pot two-thirds of the way full with water (soba will bubble up, and if you fill the pot too full the foamy water will overflow) and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the red pepper. Cook, stirring often, until it is just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the beans with their liquid to the pan and bring to a boil. Boil over medium-high heat until the broth reduces a bit, and stir in the spinach. Stir just until it is wilted, and remove the pan from the heat. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- When the soba water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and the soba. Let the water bubble up until it is just about to reach the top of the pot, then turn the heat down to low so that the water retreats. Turn the heat up again and let the water come back up, then turn the heat back down. Repeat one more time. The soba should be cooked by the end of the third round. If it is not, repeat one more time. Drain and toss with the bean and spinach mixture, either in the pan or in a wide bowl. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 337, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1145 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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mubashir 007
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my dish still turned out badly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Jasbir Kaur
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out nothing like the picture. It was a big disappointment.
sajad ahmad
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Prem Ruchal
[email protected]I didn't like this dish at all. The flavors were all wrong and the texture was mushy.
Nelson K Moyo
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Maria 5u
[email protected]This dish was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Maruf Shaikh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of black-eyed peas, but I really enjoyed this dish. The combination of flavors and textures was really nice.
killakira12
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover black-eyed peas. I had some leftover from a New Year's Day meal and this was the perfect way to use them up.
Jade Binks
[email protected]I made a few substitutions to the recipe and the dish still turned out great. I used brown rice soba noodles instead of regular soba noodles, and I added some chopped carrots and celery to the vegetables.
C'phaa Maphara
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.
Jeeli Rapper
[email protected]This dish was so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making it again!
Ganesh Chayada
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky eater son ate it all up.
J.h Zisun
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies!
Arman Ahmad
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and the ingredients are all affordable and easy to find.
NOOR ALI Technology
[email protected]This soba noodle dish with black-eyed peas and spinach was a hit! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the dish was both hearty and healthy.