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Zippy Lentil Salad

user-submission — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:16:29 +0000

Ingredients:

2 (32-ounce) containers vegetable stock
2½ tablespoons kosher salt, divided
1 (1-pound) Camellia Brand Lentils, rinsed and sorted
2 cups chopped fresh collard greens
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup Castelvetrano olives, chopped
½ cup red onion, finely chopped
¾ cup cucumber, seeded and diced
1 (4-ounce) jar pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced fresh chives
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

In a medium stockpot, bring stock and 1½ tablespoons salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Add lentils and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain lentils and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in collards and let cool completely.
To bowl with cooled lentil mixture, add bell peppers, olives, red onion, cucumber, pimientos, lemon zest and juice, vinegar, oil, parsley, chives, remaining 1 tablespoon salt, and red pepper, tossing until well combined.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

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Classic Hoppin’ John

user-submission — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 21:36:37 +0000

Ingredients:

1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Blackeyed Peas, rinsed and sorted
8 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (8-ounce) packages ham, diced
¾ cup red bell pepper, chopped
¾ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
¾ cup orange bell pepper, chopped
1 cup green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon kosher salt
3 (15-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves, dried
Long-grain rice, cooked according to package directions
Garnish: sliced green onions, hot sauce

Directions:

In a large Dutch oven, add peas and cover with 8 cups water. Cover and soak for at least 12 hours. Drain excess liquid.
In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add ham; cook until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Add bell peppers, green onion, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and salt; cook until vegetables are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high. Add broth, peas, and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until peas are tender and liquid has reduced by half, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Serve with rice. Garnish with green onions and hot sauce, if desired.

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White Bean Antipasto Salad

user-submission — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 20:10:27 +0000

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped carrots (1 large, peeled)
1 cup chopped plum tomatoes (2 large)
½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper (about ½ large)
½ cup chopped celery (1 to 2 ribs)
1 cup leafy green herbs, such as ½ cup chopped basil and ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning mix

Directions:

1. Put beans in a large bowl. Sprinkle with vinegar and salt. Mix lightly.

2. Put carrots in a small bowl with a tablespoon of water. Cook 3 minutes on HIGH in the microwave as you chop remaining vegetables. Drain. Add to bowl with beans.

3. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, herbs, oil, black pepper and Italian seasoning. Toss lightly, so the beans don’t smash. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.

4. Refrigerate at least 1 hour for flavors to develop.

5. Served chilled or at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate leftovers. Keeps up to 1 week.

Judy Walker was NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune’s food editor for 11 years, and continues to be a contributing columnist. She and Marcelle Bienvenu edited Cooking Up A Storm, a cookbook that celebrates New Orleans’s rebirth after Hurricane Katrina and its citizens’ determination to preserve and safeguard their culinary legacy.

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