Ingredients

  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cups dried black-eyed peas
  • 2 cups canned low-sodium crushed tomatoes
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Sort & rinse peas.
  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine black-eyed peas with water to cover. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, cover, remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Drain the water, leaving the peas in the saucepan. Add 2c broth, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, mustard, ginger, cayenne pepper and bay leaf. Stir together and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer slowly for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add water as necessary to keep the peas covered with liquid.
  • Remove the bay leaf, pour into a serving bowl and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately with rice.