Black Eyed Peas With Herbs

Black Eyed Peas With Herbs

Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas, picked over
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole dried hot red chili pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 -3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Directions

• 1 Wash and drain black-eyed peas.
• 2 Soak peas overnight in water that covers by 5 inches.
• 3 Drain peas and discard soaking liquid.
• 4 In a large pot, add the peas and 4 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil.
• 5 Cover, turn the heat down to low, and simmer for 40 minutes or until the peas are tender; set aside without draining.
• 6 Add the oil to a large skillet and put over medium-high heat.
• 7 When the oil is hot, add in the chile and stir once; it should darken and puff up immediately.
• 8 Quickly add in the garlic and stir once.
• 9 Add the black-eyed peas and all the cooking liquid, the bay leaves, oregano, thyme, paprika, and salt.
• 10 Stir mixture and bring to a simmer.
• 11 Simmer gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
• 12 Serve hot.

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