Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Monastic diets revolve around whole foods and vegetables, featuring lots of legumes that give monks ample protein during long fasting periods. Loubia, or black-eyed peas, are popular in Egypt and are typically cooked in a tomato sauce, then served with rice. St Catherine’s menu often features Mediterranean-inspired dishes that reflect the deep connection with Greece. This salad blends two Egyptian staples - black-eyed peas and (bell) peppers - with Greek seasoning, while using fruits