Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
  • Salt
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 large celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 4 large scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Tabasco Sauce, for seasoning

Method

  • In a saucepan, cover the black-eyed peas with water and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer over low heat until tender, 45 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the oil.
  • Add the onion, season with salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened.
  • Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 8 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Roast the bell pepper directly over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning, until charred.
  • Let cool.
  • Peel and seed the bell pepper; cut into 1/4-inch dice.
  • In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the diced celery for 30 seconds.
  • Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again.
  • Add the mayonnaise and vinegar to the onion.
  • Fold in the black-eyed peas, bell pepper, celery and scallions; season with salt, pepper and Tabasco.
  • Chill before serving.