Black Eyed Peas With Pork Greens

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This boldly flavored spin on hoppin’ john replaces salt pork or bacon with lean pork chops. Plus we’ve added greens—in this case kale—a traditional accompaniment with the dish. Serve with cornbread and a glass of spanish rioja. Less than $2/serving! From eatingwell.com

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Steps

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Toss pork with 1 / 4 teaspoon salt and pepper.

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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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Add the pork and cook , stirring , until just cooked through , 4 to 6 minutes.

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Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.

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Add onion , tomato paste and rice to the pan and cook until the onion softens , about 4 minutes.

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Add kale and garlic and cook until the kale begins to wilt , 1 to 2 minutes.

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Stir in broth , vinegar , paprika and the remaining 1 / 4 teaspoon salt.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cover , reduce heat and simmer until the rice is done , 15 to 20 minutes.

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Stir in the reserved pork and black-eyed peas and heat for 1 minute.

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Ingredients

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boneless pork chop, salt, fresh ground pepper, canola oil, onion, tomato paste, instant brown rice, kale leaves, garlic cloves, reduced-sodium chicken broth, cider vinegar, smoked paprika, black-eyed peas