Courtesy of Raisin Rack Westerville Canton http://www.raisinrack.net

Southern Beans and Greens Diet Type: Low Fat Cooking Time: Over one hour Ingredients:   1 tablespoon olive oil   3 cloves garlic, chopped   4 cups water or Vegetable Stock   2 teaspoon dried oregano   pinch Cayenne pepper   4 cups Kale, Collards or mustard greens, washed, cut into bite size pieces   1 large Spanish onion, chopped   2 15oz. cans Black Eyed Peas, undrained   1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes, plus juice   1 1/2 teaspoon Cumin   2 teaspoon salt   1 tablespoon Cider Vinegar (optional)   Directions: In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic for about 2 minutes. Add beans, greens of choice and water or stock. Bring to a boil, cover and gently boil until greens are tender, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and seasonings and simmer another 15 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste. Servings: 4 Author: Polly Pitchford, Full Spectrum Health™

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Servings per Recipe: 4 Amount Per Serving  Calories 306 Calories from Fat 47  % Daily Value* Total Fat 5g 8%   Saturated Fat 1g 4%   Mono Fat 3g   Sodium 2093mg 87% Total Carbs 60g 20%   Dietary Fiber 11g 43% Protein 10g   Iron 34% Calcium 40% Vitamin B-6 30% Vitamin C 135% Vitamin E 5% Vitamin A 86% Selenium 12% Manganese 100% Copper 35% Zinc 17% Pantothenic acid 9% Niacin 24% Riboflavin 24% Thiamin 27% Folate 65% Potassium 47% Phosphorus 20% Magnesium 36% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.