Tonight's dinner

Cypriot Louvi Beans with Chard and Lemon

Black-eyed peas, tender chard and plenty of lemon make a simple Cypriot-inspired vegan supper for two.

  • 30 min
  • Serves 2
  • Beans
  • Vegan

Cypriot black-eyed peas with chard, tomato and lemon

Ingredients

  • 1 can black-eyed peas, drained
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped
  • 1/2 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 small pita breads
  • Salt and black pepper

Steps

  1. Warm oil in a skillet and cook onion until soft.
  2. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and stir for 30 seconds.
  3. Add chard stems and tomato, cooking until the tomato begins to break down.
  4. Stir in beans and chard leaves with 2 tablespoons water; cover until the leaves wilt.
  5. Season generously and squeeze in lemon juice.
  6. Warm pita and serve it beside the beans.

Allergen note: Check pita for wheat and other allergens.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.

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