CREOLE-STYLE BLACK-EYED PEAS

Creole-Style Black-Eyed Peas image

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories Beans

Time 3h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 cups dried black-eyed peas
2 cups canned low-sodium crushed tomatoes
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Sort & rinse peas.
In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine black-eyed peas with water to cover. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, cover, remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
Drain the water, leaving the peas in the saucepan. Add 2c broth, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, mustard, ginger, cayenne pepper and bay leaf. Stir together and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer slowly for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add water as necessary to keep the peas covered with liquid.
Remove the bay leaf, pour into a serving bowl and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately with rice.