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Persian Spinach and Black-Eyed Peas
Photo: Chiara Conti

Persian Spinach and Black-Eyed Peas

12 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

201
Calories
3g
Protein
15g
Fat
18g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Black-Eyed Pea not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 2 leeks (white parts only), halved lengthwise, rinsed well and chopped (1 cup)
  • 12 to 16 oz. fresh baby spinach, rinsed well
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 scallions (white and light green parts), sliced
  • 2 (16-oz.) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
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Directions

1

In extra-large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until wilted and tender, 5 to 8 minutes.

2

Add spinach, parsley, scallions and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook just until spinach has wilted, about 8 minutes.

3

Stir in black-eyed peas, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook, uncovered, just until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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