Spicy Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients

  • 2 C black-eyed peas (canned or frozen)
  • 1 C water
  • 2T olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1-14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes ( I use fire-roasted diced tomatoes by Muir Glen.)
  • 3 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 5-8 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 2 stems fresh thyme
  • 3 tsp ground cumin
  • 3 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Preparation Steps

  1. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil for approximately 2 minutes.
  2. Add the celery and spices and saute 2 more minutes until spices become fragrant.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally and add water, as needed. (Remove thyme stems and bay leaves before serving.)