Clara brown's black-eyed peas

8 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
1	pounds	Fresh black-eyed peas
3	cups	Water or low sodium chicken broth
½	teaspoon	Salt
1	tablespoon	Olive oil
½	cup	Red bell pepper; chop
½	cup	Yellow bell pepper; chop
1		Jalapeno pepper; slice

Directions

Place the peas, water or broth and salt in a 2-quart saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the peas are tender but not mushy. Drain the peas and set aside. Meanwhile, heat the oil over medium-high heat in a skillet large enough to hold the peas. Add the sweet peppers to the hot oil and saute 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully fold the peas and jalepeno into the peppers, trying not to break the peas. Serve immediately. Source: "How to Eat Like a Southerner and Live to Tell the Tale" by Courtney Parker. The access Atlanta Cookbook. MM Waldine Van Geffen vghc42a@....