Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup niebe (black-eyed peas), soaked overnight
  • 1 onion, cut in half
  • 4 bay leaf
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1 salt and pepper
  • 3 head garlic
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp chives, chopped
  • 1 salt, pepper and olive oil, to taste

Method

  • In a large pot, cover the ingredients for the beans with water and bring to a boil.
  • Remove any foam that comes to the surface, bring to a simmer.
  • Cook for about 2 hours, adding water as necessary, until beans are very soft.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 F. Cut the tops of the garlic cloves and remove the outermost skin.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper and cook 30 minutes wrapped in foil until the cloves are soft.
  • Add all but a half cup of the beans to a blender with the roasted garlic, spices and lime juice.
  • Puree until smooth, then add most of the fresh herbs, oil, and half the remaining beans.
  • Pulse until mixed; season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve at room temperature, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkling the remaining beans and herbs for garnish.