Black-Eyed Peas with Ham

Ingredients:

• 2 cups – Water
• 3/4 cup – Dried black-eyed peas
• 1 cup – Sliced okra
• 1 small – chopped Onion [about 1/4 cup]
• 1/2 teaspoon – Salt
• 2 crushed Garlic clove
• 1/4 teaspoon – Red pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon – Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon – Chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small – Tomato – seeded and chopped
• 1/3 cup – Chopped fully cooked, smoked ham

Directions:

1. This makes a terrific main dish.
2. Heat water and peas to boiling in 2-quart saucepan.
3. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; reduce heat.
4. Add ham.
5. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender (do not boil or peas
   will burst); drain.
6. Cook okra, onion, salt, garlic and red pepper sauce in oil in saucepan about 5 minutes
   or until onion is softened.
7. Stir in cilantro, tomato and peas.
8. Heat until mixture is hot.

Serves:

6 people

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