Steamed Beans & Spinach Combo
Steamed Beans & Spinach Combo
Ingredients
- 2 cups beans soaked overnight (black-eyed peas or brown beans)
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves washed and chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste salt
- 1 cup vegetable broth optional, for extra flavor
Instructions
- Rinse the soaked beans and place them in a large pot with enough water to cover. Cook until tender, about 25–30 minutes.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cooked beans to the pan and stir well.
- Place spinach in a steamer basket and steam for 3–5 minutes until wilted and bright green.
- Mix the steamed spinach into the beans. Add vegetable broth if desired for moisture.
- Season with black pepper and salt. Stir gently and serve warm.