Meatless Meal
Black-Eyed Peas over Cheddar Grits
Spicy Roasted Okra
Ingredients
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 organic red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1½ Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 (15-oz) cans BPA-free black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 2 large organic tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup water
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Cook grits according to package directions; stir in cheese.
- Meanwhile, sauté onion and bell pepper in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in garlic, oregano, and pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add black-eyed peas, tomatoes, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring often.
- Serve peas over grits with hot sauce, if desired.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1½ lb okra
- 1½ Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss okra with oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and tender. Sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper; toss.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
325
|
62
|
387
|
| Fat (g) | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Protein (g) | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| Carb (g) | 46 | 7 | 53 |
| Fiber (g) | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Sodium (mg) | 386 | 201 | 587 |
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