Now that is one heck of a name, if that doesn’t catch your attention then I don’t know what would! This is a super simple, but delicious on the go. Best part is meal prep my friends. Special thanks to Lindsay Ford at Skyterra Weight Loss Spa!

- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 2 gloves garlic, minced
- 1 14-ounce can vegetable broth
- 1 cup quick-cooking barley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 15-ounce cans black eyed peas, rinsed
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, bell pepper and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add broth, barley, thyme, lemon juice, crushed red pepper and salt; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the barley is done, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in black-eyed peas. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve hot.
- If desired serve with sautéed collard greens.