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Ilse W.
12-26-2008, 05:39 PM
This is another recipe posted to the Raw Food Yahoo Group by member Margaret Gamez. Sounds good.



"Where I am from in the South, traditionally, we eat black-eyed peas,
collards (or other dark leafy greens, like kale), and pork, on New
Year’s Day.
The collards are green, like money, and symbolize prosperity in the
New Year. The black-eyed peas symbolize good luck, and the pork also
symbolizes prosperity (because the pig is the only animal which eats
while it is moving forward)

I don’t eat pork, duh, but I keep up the tradition of greens and
black-eyed peas.
Here is a recipe for sprouted black-eyed peas (yes! you *can* sprout
them and eat them - they even taste good), as well as two recipes for
collards (I usually use the second one)

1 C dried organic black-eyed peas
1 - 2 T minced onion (to taste, optional)
1 - 2 T minced garlic (to taste, optional)
1 - 2 T extra virgin olive oil (to taste)
1 - 2 T apple cider vinegar (to taste)
sea salt to taste
black pepper to taste (optional)

* Sprout black-eyed peas for 3 - 4 days (soak for 12 hours,
drain, and sprout, rinsing twice daily for 2 - 3 - 1/2 more days)
* Mix sprouted black-eyed peas with minced onion and a minced garlic
to taste (optional).
* Add olive oil and vinegar to taste and mix well.
* Add salt and pepper to taste and mix well.

MARINATED GREENS
MARINADE
1/4 C apple cider vinegar
1/4 C sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 C scallions, white parts only, finely only
1 clove garlic, minced
1 t red pepper flakes
2 t sea salt, divided
1/2 t black pepper
1 bunch collard greens (or other greens)
1/8 C olive oil

1 - Mix apple cider vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, garlic,
red pepper flakes, 1 t sea salt and pepper. Set aside.
1 - Roll up 2 - 3 leaves into a cylindrical “cigar” shape.
2 - With a sharp knife, thinly slice the rolled greens crosswise into
ribbons.
3 - Cross-chop the “rounds”
4 - Place in a large bowl.
5 - Repeat steps 1 - 4 until all greens have been chopped.
6 - Add in olive oil, remaining 1 t salt, and marinade mixture.
7 -Massage all ingredients until mass is reduced by half.
8 -Refrigerate and marinate for 1 - 24 hours

MASSAGED MARINATED GREENS
this comes out enough like old-fashioned Southern greens to satisfy
your longing for Grandmamma’s cooking.

1 bunch collard greens
5 - 10 kalamata olives, finely chopped
2 T apple cider vinegar
2 T extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, slivered
fresh garlic, finely chopped, to taste, or garlic powder (optional)
chili seasoning, to taste (optional)

1 - Roll up 2 - 3 leaves into a cylindrical “cigar” shape.
2 - With a sharp knife, thinly slice the rolled greens crosswise into
ribbons.
3 - Cross-chop the “rounds”
4 - Place in a large bowl.
5 - Repeat steps 1 - 4 until all greens have been chopped.
6 - Add remaining ingredients to bowl and mix.
7 - With hands, ‘massage” greens until bulk is reduced by half.
8 - Set aside to marinate for one hour (or up to 24 hours).
Alternately, eat right away.

Enjoy!
Happy New Year!"

I'm not from anywhere near the South, but I spent a couple of years in Mississippi and one in Houston, so it sounds pretty good to me, good enough to try.

Stina
12-26-2008, 11:51 PM
I'm wondering how digestible those sprouted beans would be......the marinated greens sure do sound good.:)

Ilse W.
12-27-2008, 12:38 AM
Sprouted beans are generally very digestible, since the enzyme inhibitors are gone. Also the ACV helps with digestibility. I would mix the vinegar in first and stir a while, maybe let it sit 10 minutes, then add the oil. If it's done the other way around, the oil coats the beans and the vinegar can't penetrate the coating.

spicyfull
12-27-2008, 02:32 AM
Thanks for Sharing..

tvillemom
12-27-2008, 05:26 AM
You have eaten this? I used to love black-eyed peas, but am scared of eating sprouted raw beans because so many people say they are toxic:eek:

The greens sound yummy, and I would like to try the beans......I'm also from the south and it would be nice to stay with tradition!

Thick
12-27-2008, 09:31 AM
This time fo year live soft blackeyed peas are sold. I have eaten them, but not a lot of them=)>

But, coming from you EmmaT, I'll try out this recipe=)
I'll have to find a good cornbread recipe to go with it, too.

Ilse W.
12-27-2008, 10:02 AM
Cornbread, oh that sounds good. But the recipe really doesn't come from me, I'm in the Raw Food Yahoo Group, and it comes from a "raw chef" to be in NY who is from the South. Right now I wish I was already eating again and had some collards and blackeyed peas. The soft ones sound good. Maybe I'll attempt to grow some this summer. Territorial Seed Company has a short season variety that ripens in 60 days and would grow up here.

Stina
12-27-2008, 12:28 PM
Sprouted beans are generally very digestible, since the enzyme inhibitors are gone. Also the ACV helps with digestibility. I would mix the vinegar in first and stir a while, maybe let it sit 10 minutes, then add the oil. If it's done the other way around, the oil coats the beans and the vinegar can't penetrate the coating.

Every source I've ever read says that garbanzos, lentils, adzukis and mung are the only legumes that are safely sprouted and eaten raw. many people still report that they can be somewhat difficult to digest.

Ilse W.
12-27-2008, 02:50 PM
I don't think a lot of people even know or ever eat blackeyed peas. I certainly had never heard of them, before moving to the South. Then again consider that the same people probably say that it's perfectly allright to eat cooked food, meat, milk, bread, and so many other things that really aren't good for you,.

Zaphirah
12-27-2008, 05:21 PM
I heart black eyed peas and collard greens and I've lived in New England my whole life. ;)

Raw Bunny
12-27-2008, 05:30 PM
That reminds me of the black eyed pea dish I always made for New Years! I am so going to make this.

The SAD version I made had shredded carrots and dejon mustard in it along with brown rice. I think will add the carrots and maybe put a little dried mustard in it. I might put it on top of kale, or maybe make collard wraps with it....

I have eaten sprouted black eyed peas before, in fact I brought them from a sprout guy. I never had any problems digesting them, but I also haven't have mass quantities at once. I have also brought them from the store pre-sprouted a few times.

Thanks so much for sharing!

MZ B
12-29-2008, 12:54 PM
Thanks for sharing, I can't wait to try this. Sometimes you just miss good ole southern food.

Ilse W.
12-29-2008, 10:41 PM
I actually bought some blackeyed peas today, because I really want to try this! Have to finish my fast first.

TaupeRawMan
12-30-2008, 01:45 PM
Sprouted beans are generally very digestible, since the enzyme inhibitors are gone. Also the ACV helps with digestibility. I would mix the vinegar in first and stir a while, maybe let it sit 10 minutes, then add the oil. If it's done the other way around, the oil coats the beans and the vinegar can't penetrate the coating.

Sprouting beans decreases enzyme inhibitors, but does not remove them. From my understanding only sprouting and cooking removes enzyme inhibitors in grains and beans. I avoid both for that reason.

luv2eatinva
03-13-2011, 08:00 PM
Is it possible to slow "cook" the beans in the D?

christinajade
03-15-2011, 11:10 AM
black eyed peas are not really good for you if eaten raw because they do act as a toxin. I would highly recommend limiting your bean intake if you must eat them. :)