Black-eyed peas with kale and tomato

Black-eyed peas with kale and tomato

Vegetarian

A vegan dish from the Southern United States: slow-cooked black-eyed peas with tomatoes, onions, garlic, bay leaf, and cayenne pepper, followed by tender …

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This black bean and kale recipe is perfect for vegetarians. It is high in fiber and protein, providing a complete and balanced meal.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total50 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodnibbling
  • Estimated cost$5.03 $1.26 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.18
  • $0.18
  • $0.21
  • $0.66
  • $3.50
  • $0.03
  • $0.27

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil over medium heat for a few minutes.
  2. Add the tomatoes with their juice, the beans, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the kale and let it simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes, until it is tender but still bright green. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

The bill

Black-eyed peas with kale and tomato

  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil$0.18
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced$0.18
  • 1 medium onion, chopped$0.21
  • 1 can (400g) of diced tomatoes with their juice$0.66
  • 1 package (280g) of frozen kale, thawed$3.50
  • salt$0.03
  • black pepper$0.27

Total$5.03

that's $1.26 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (400g) of diced tomatoes with their juice
  • 1 can (400g) of black-eyed peas (lima beans), drained
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • One bay leaf
  • 1 package (280g) of frozen kale, thawed
  • salt
  • black pepper

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