Soul Food Feast: Turkey Wings & Sides

Indulge in a soul-warming meal that brings together the rich flavors of baked turkey wings, aromatic yellow pigeon pea rice, tender collard greens with smoked turkey, and creamy potato salad. This classic soul food ensemble embraces hearty ingredients and robust seasonings, creating a comforting and flavorful dinner perfect for gatherings or a special Sunday feast.

Ingredients

For the Turkey Wings:
🍗 2.5 lbs turkey wings
🧄 1 tablespoon onion powder
🌶 1 teaspoon paprika
🧂 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
🌿 1 teaspoon dried thyme
🫑 1 green bell pepper, sliced
🫑 1 red bell pepper, sliced
🫑 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
🧅 1 onion, sliced
🔲 2 chicken bouillon cubes
🧈 3 tablespoons butter
🥣 1 cup chicken broth

For the Potato Salad:
🥔 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
🍳 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
🫛 1/2 cup mayonnaise
🟨 1 tablespoon mustard
🥒 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
🧅 1 small onion, diced
🫑 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
🧂 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
🌶 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🌶 1/2 teaspoon paprika (for garnishing)

For Yellow Pigeon Pea Rice:
🍚 2 cups rice
🌿 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
🧾 1/2 teaspoon salt
🫘 1 cup pigeon peas

For Collard Greens:
🥬 1 bunch collard greens, chopped
🍗 1 cooked smoked turkey leg
🧂 2 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning
🧄 1 teaspoon onion powder
🌶 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1- Potato Salad:

• Boil the diced potatoes until soft, then drain and let cool.

• In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, diced hard-boiled eggs, onion, green bell pepper, sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, mustard, all-purpose seasoning, and black pepper.

• Mix gently until well combined.

• Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and refrigerate until ready to serve.

2- Turkey Wings:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Place turkey wings in a baking dish. Season them with onion powder, paprika, all-purpose seasoning, and thyme.

• Add the sliced bell peppers and onions on top of the turkey wings.

• Crush the bouillon cubes and scatter them over the ingredients.

• Evenly distribute butter pieces.

• Pour the chicken broth around the wings.

• Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour until the wings are tender and juices run clear.

3- Collard Greens:

• In a large pot, place the chopped collard greens.

• Add the smoked turkey leg, all-purpose seasoning, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.

• Cover the pot and let them stew on medium-low heat until the greens are tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.

4- Yellow Pigeon Pea Rice:

• Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

• In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the rice, turmeric powder, and salt.

• Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

• Stir in the pigeon peas and let them warm through.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 1.5 hours
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 6
Calories per serving: Approximately 480
Nutritional Information per serving:

• Proteins: 35g
• Fats: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 45g

Cooking Tips:

• For more flavor, marinate the turkey wings overnight.
• Use fresh herbs if available for a more vibrant taste.

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