Popeye, who is celebrated his 75th anniversary in 2004, is credited with saving the spinach industry. Spinach consumption in the U.S. increased 33% in the 1930’s, shortly after the introduction of this canned-spinach loving character
Ingredients
- 10 c. water
- 1 1/2 split peas
- 2 c. diced red onion
- 2 c. diced yams, peels and all
- 2 c. chopped celery w/ leaves
- 2 large. cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb. spinach [chopped]
- 2 tsp. basil leaf
- 2 cups frozen peas [or fresh]
- 3 Tablespoons tamari
- 3 Tablespoons. light molasses
- 2 teaspoons Spike, Herbamare, or 21-Salude (Herb blend with salt)
Directions
Bring water to a boil. Toss in the split peas, onion, yam, celery, garlic and simmer for 30 minutes or until the split peas are dissolved. Stir occasionally.
Add spinach, and basil. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. Add fresh peas, tamari, molasses and Spike (Herbamare, or 21-Salude) Serve and enjoy.