Black Eye Peas
Ingredients:
2 cups water
¾ cup dried black-eyed peas (6 ounces)
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup sliced okra
1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Sweet Mama Janisse’s Chili Pepper Paste
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped celery
Directions:
Heat water and peas to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes; stirring occasionally, until beans are tender (do not boil or peas will burst); drain.
Heat oil in same saucepan over medium heat. Cook okra, onion, salt, chili pepper paste, garlic, green peppers and celery in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion, green peppers and celery are tender. Stir in beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, until hot.
Black-eyed peas with ham: Cook 1/3 cup chopped fully cooked smoked ham or your choice of smoked meat with peas in step 1
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