Turnips and Turnip Greens

 Ingredients

1 pound dried black-eyed peas

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 medium-size white onion, finely chopped

2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 8 (½-inch) wedges

2 ½ tsp kosher salt, or to taste, divided 

1 ½ tsp black pepper, divided

2 medium celery stalks, halved lengthwise and cut into small cubes 

4 small fresh jalapeños, seeded and diced

4 medium garlic cloves, smashed and chopped 

4 dried bay leaves or 2 fresh bay leaves

2 tbsp chili paste, or more to taste

1 tsp smoked paprika

¼ tsp cumin pdr

¼ tsp dried thyme or 2 thyme sprigs

3 to 4 cups vegetable stock 

8 ounces turnip greens or kale 

Cooked yellow or white rice

3 scallions, thinly sliced

Sliced pickled jalapeños (optional)

 

Preparations

Rinse black-eyed peas; discard any debris. Place peas in a large pot or bowl. Add cold water to cover; let soak at room temperature at least 6 hours or up to 12 hours. Drain peas, and set aside.

Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium. Add onion, turnips, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Add celery, diced jalapeños, garlic, bay leaves, chili paste, smoked paprika, cumin, and thyme; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add peas, stock, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and remaining 1 tsp black pepper; bring to a simmer over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in turnip greens until just wilted. Let stand 15 minutes.

Remove and discard bay leaves, thyme sprigs (if used). Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste. Serve over rice; top with scallions, and, if desired, garnish with pickled jalapeños.

 

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