Golden West African Grain Bowl with Black-Eyed Peas A CIF Food Is Medicine salad inspired by West African flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep. Designed for Food Is Medicine programming with fiber-rich plants, lean proteins, healthy fats, herbs, spices, and lower-sodium flavor building. This recipe supports practical, affordable meal planning for chronic disease prevention education and community cooking demonstrations.

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Golden West African Grain Bowl with Black-Eyed Peas

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Author: Colin Vareene Cooking Method: Skillet Cuisine: West African Courses: Salad Recipe Keys: D Diabetes-Friendly H High Fiber High Protein M Meal Prep P Plant Forward

Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 30 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: $ 7 Calories: 530 Best Season: All Seasons Dietary:

D Dairy-Free V Vegan

Description

A CIF Food Is Medicine salad inspired by West African flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep.

Ingredients:

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Servings

• 1 cup black-eyed peas
• 1 cup fonio or quinoa
• 1 cup okra
• 1 cup sweet potato
• 2 cups collard greens
• peanut powder
• tomato
• chili
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Warm a skillet or saucepan over medium heat,
   Cook aromatics and vegetables until softened,
   Add protein, grains or beans, and spices,
   Simmer or sauté until cooked through and serve with herbs or citrus.

Keywords: golden west african grain bowl with black-eyed peas, west african, salad, diabetes-friendly, plant-forward, high protein, high fiber, meal prep, 1 cup okra, 1 cup sweet potato

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