Spicy Black-Eyed Peas

prep time:: 1 hr
total time:: 1 hr

Makes 8 servings

Southern tradition

ingredients

4 slices of bacon
1 medium onion - chopped
1 (16 oz) can black-eye peas, washed
1 (12 oz) can of diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
3 cups of water

directions

In a large saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon, crumble, and set aside to use as a topping for the peas. Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until tender. Add the peas, diced tomatoes and green chiles, salt, chili powder, pepper and water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the peas are tender. Add additional water, if necessary. Serve garnished with crumbled bacon.

Source: Niva Patel