Spiced West African Power Plate with Black-Eyed Peas
Spiced West African Power Plate with Black-Eyed Peas A CIF Food Is Medicine side dish 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.
A CIF Food Is Medicine side dish inspired by West African flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep.
Ingredients:
1cup black-eyed peas
1cup fonio or quinoa
1cup carrots
1cup okra
2cups collard greens
thyme
curry powder
bay leaf
1/4cup walnuts
black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Add ingredients to the cooker with low-sodium broth and spices,
Cook until tender according to appliance instructions,
Adjust texture with broth as needed,
Finish with herbs, citrus, or yogurt if desired.
Keywords:
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