Spicy hot black-eyed peas

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Pound fresh shelled black-ey
½cupWater
3slicesBacon
16ouncesCan whole tomatoes
Undrained and chopped
1cupChopped onion
1largeGreen pepper; chopped
1Cl garlic; minced
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonDry mustard
½teaspoonCurry powder
½teaspoonChili powder
½teaspoonPepper
Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Substitute 1 (17-ounce) can or 1 (16-ounce) package frozen black-eyed peas, drained Combine peas and water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until peas are almost tender. Drain and set aside.Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet; crumble and set aside. Stir peas and remaining ingredients except parsley, into bacon drippings in skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture into a serving dish; sprinkle with bacon and parsley. Yield: 6 servings.N One (17-ounce) can or 1 (16-ounce) package frozen black-eyed peas, drained, may be substituted for fresh. Do not cook canned or frozen peas before adding them to the recipe.