BLACK EYED PEAS WITH HERBS

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This Moroccan dish is adapted from Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian. I serve this stew-like dish over rice for a delicious hearty vegetarian meal.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Moroccan

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

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