BLACK EYED PEAS WITH SWISS CHARD ENJOY DAN:

                   BLACK EYED PEAS WITH SWISS CHAD by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-(15.5 Oz) can black eyed peas, drained & rinsed

1-tablespoon olive oil

1-onion, chopped

1-tablespoon tomato paste

2-garlic cloves, finely chopped

1-pound-Swiss Chard, coarsely chopped

1-cup feta cheese

1/2-tablespoon oregano, & parsley

2-cups chicken broth

3-tablespoon lemon juice

1/4-teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Wash Swiss chard thoroughly.

2.   Remove & chop stems, slice stems into 1-inch stripes.

3.   Place peas in a soup pot.

4.   Cover with 2-inches of water.

5.   Bring to a boil & cook 5 minutes.

6.   Drain peas.

7.   Set aside.

8.   Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat & when sizzling.

9.   Add onion & sauté for 3-4-minutes.

10 Add tomato paste, garlic & sauté 1-minute stirring constantly.

11 Cover reduce heat & simmer for 20 minutes or until peas are tender.

12 Stir in Swiss chard stems, feta, cover & cook 4-5 minutes.

13 Stir in chard leaves, oregano, parsley S-&-P, cook 2 minutes.

14 Stir in lemon juice.

ENJOY DAN:                                            LIFE IS SHORT EAT THE CAKE!!!!