Recipe by The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (AUNI)

Looking for some comfort food? Give this stew recipe a try. This soul food recipe is so easy it basically cooks itself.

Total prep/cooking time: 40 minutes

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition Information per serving: Calories: 239, Protein: 7g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Fiber: 9g, Fat: 6g, Sodium: 17.5mg, Potassium: 849mg, Calcium: 23%, Iron: 14%, Vitamin A: 16.%, Vitamin C: 52%

Ingredients

• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups collard greens
• 1 15-ounce can low sodium diced tomatoes
• 1 small yam, diced
• 1 cup okra, cut tops and chop
• 1 15-ounce can corn
• 1 green or red pepper, chopped
• 1 15-ounce can black eyed peas
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• Cayenne pepper for heat
• Garden herbs for flavor
• 2 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

1. Sauté the onions in the oil until they are clear, then add the garlic and pepper. **If you want to add ground meat, put it in now and brown for 7 minutes.**

2. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 2 minutes.

3. Add the remaining ingredients (black-eyed peas, corn, greens, okra, yam, molasses, and any herbs/spices you choose) and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

4. Spoon into bowls over grits, if desired, and enjoy!