Got protein? Even though we don’t need to be so fixated on protein, our bodies do need it to perform at their best.

I love this dish because it is fast and easy. I peel and dice the sweet potatoes, chop some kale, scrounge up some frozen or canned black-eyed peas, and voila! It is on the stove within 15-20 minutes and ready to eat within the hour depending on how smooshy you like the potatoes.

If you can believe it you can even save time. Get your pot or deep skillet, then just grab a bag of frozen kale or collard greens, toss in about 2 cups of frozen diced sweet potatoes, and add a bag of black-eyed peas (thawed and rinsed) or a can of black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed). Then, heat it all up in 2-4 cups of low-sodium veggie broth (or, let’s be real, sometimes I just use water). Easy peasy!

For extra flavor, I throw in some black pepper, liquid smoke, or maybe some steak sauce (or both!), and a pinch of salt if the broth doesn’t already have some.

Checking off the protein list: sweet potatoes – check! Kale – check! Black-eyed peas – check, check, check!

I like keeping it in the fridge for a quick post-workout refuel. It totally does the job without any hassle.

Give it a shot and hit me up about the spices you throw in for flavor, or if you’re digging it as it is, just plain. Either way, I think you’ll find this dish a good one to add into your rotation.