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Black-Eyed Peas and Walnut Lettuce Wraps

These lettuce wraps with walnuts are fun to serve as appetizers. The lettuce leaves serve as “taco” shells. They make great party food for adults and kids alike.

Prep Time:

1 hour 10 minutes

Yield:

4 Servings

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 260; Fat 10.5g; Saturated Fat 1g; Sodium 13mg; Carbohydrate 34g; Fiber 7g; Protein 11g.

Ingredients

2 cups frozen black-eyed peas

¾ cup water

1 onion, chopped

1 red pepper, seeded and chopped

1 cup diced butternut squash

½ cup chopped walnuts

¼ cup sherry vinegar or wine vinegar

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Salt 

Pepper

16 leaves iceberg or butter lettuce

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the black-eyed peas and water.  Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes, until the peas are tender but not mushy.  Discard any liquid remaining in the pan and transfer the peas to a large bowl.
  2. Heat a large non-stick skillet with non-stick cooking spray and place medium-high heat.  Add the onion, pepper, and squash and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.  Turn the heat to low, cover the pan, and continue cooking until the squash is just tender, 5-7 minutes more.  Stir in the walnuts.
  3. Add the walnut mixture to the peas, along with the vinegar and parsley.  Stir and toss to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste.  Let cool slightly.
  4. Spoon about ¼ cup of the pea and walnut mixture into each lettuce leaf.  Fold the leaves in half and eat them “taco-style.”

Recipe and photo courtesy of California Walnuts

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