SPICY VEGETARIAN BLACK-EYED PEAS

Spicy Vegetarian Black-Eyed Peas image

Provided by Velve

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 lb dried black-eyed peas
6 cups water
2 garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
1 bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano (crushed)
1 teaspoon dried thyme (crushed)
1 (26 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (do NOT drain)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (do NOT drain)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

Either presoak beans overnight, or, boil beans for 2 minutes and then remove from heat, cover and let set for 1 hour.
Combine garlic, onions and bell pepper in a skillet.
Cook over low heat, with a little water to prevent from scorching.
Cook until onion is translucent.
Add the cooked onion mix and all remaining ingredients to the black eyed-peas and bring to a boil.
Cover and reduce heat to low.
Cook for 1 1/2- 2 hours, or until peas are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 476.5, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 7.8, Protein 14.6