SOBA WITH BLACK-EYED PEAS AND SPINACH
I'm bringing together good luck charms from all over the globe in this comforting dish. Soba (buckwheat noodles) is traditional in Japan, black-eyed peas in the American South, and spinach or other greens pretty much everywhere. Buckwheat pasta does exist in Northern Italy; it's called pizzoccheri, and it's traditionally tossed with a rich cabbage and cheese topping.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the black-eyed peas and water in a large saucepan or soup pot and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Skim off any foam, then add the onion, 2 of the minced garlic cloves, the bouquet garni and salt to taste. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 40 minutes, or until the beans are thoroughly tender but intact. Taste the broth and adjust salt. Remove the onion and bouquet garni and discard.
- Fill a large pot two-thirds of the way full with water (soba will bubble up, and if you fill the pot too full the foamy water will overflow) and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the red pepper. Cook, stirring often, until it is just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the beans with their liquid to the pan and bring to a boil. Boil over medium-high heat until the broth reduces a bit, and stir in the spinach. Stir just until it is wilted, and remove the pan from the heat. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- When the soba water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and the soba. Let the water bubble up until it is just about to reach the top of the pot, then turn the heat down to low so that the water retreats. Turn the heat up again and let the water come back up, then turn the heat back down. Repeat one more time. The soba should be cooked by the end of the third round. If it is not, repeat one more time. Drain and toss with the bean and spinach mixture, either in the pan or in a wide bowl. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 337, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1145 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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jane chingwena
chingwena@hotmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
TANHI YTI
y92@gmail.comThis dish is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.
Pasindu Dananjana
p@gmail.comI'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook black-eyed peas. This recipe was a great find! It's easy to make and it's packed with flavor.
Kazi Rafi
rafi-kazi@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the soba noodles and the black-eyed peas.
Marshawn Jordan
m_j58@aol.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time I'll use less chili powder.
Es Jaybee
jaybee.e26@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of soba noodles, but I really enjoyed this dish. The black-eyed peas and spinach added a lot of flavor and texture.
Lovely badal
l-badal@yahoo.comI love the unique flavor of this dish. It's definitely a new favorite!
Makwin Bwehmasai
makwinbwehmasai@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always delicious.
younus051 khan
khan@aol.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really dry.
Najirun Patel
n_p76@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover black-eyed peas.
mohammad nadeem kumar
m.kumar@hotmail.co.ukI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends.
Zwazo Nwa LLC
llc_z3@gmail.comGreat recipe! I used frozen spinach and it worked out perfectly.
JDM Junayed Khan (JDM Khan)
kj@aol.comThis dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.
Suman Kumar
suman_kumar88@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of black-eyed peas, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The peas were cooked perfectly and the overall dish was very flavorful.
khalil jatt
jatt@aol.comMy family loved this dish! The spinach added a nice pop of color and the black-eyed peas were a unique and tasty addition.
Ma ruf
ma_ruf@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and packed with flavor! The soba noodles were a nice change from regular pasta, and the black-eyed peas added a nice protein boost.
Shafqat Hussain
hussain.shafqat86@hotmail.comFollowed the recipe and it turned out great! The black-eyed peas were a bit too al dente for my taste, so I'll cook them a bit longer next time.
Harshit kumar Singh
singh_h@gmail.comThis soba noodle dish was a delightful blend of flavors and textures! The black-eyed peas added a hearty touch, while the spinach contributed a refreshing crispness.