Black-Eyed Peas with Tomatoes

Make a double batch of these black-eyed peas, and store the leftovers in the refrigerator for a quick mid-week side dish.

Black-Eyed Peas with Tomatoes

2014-12-18 05:00:45

Serves 6

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Ingredients

1. 3 slices bacon, chopped
2. 5 cups fresh or frozen black-eyed peas
3. 4 cups water
4. 2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
5. 1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, divided
6. 2 bay leaves
7. 1 teaspoon salt
8. 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving rendered bacon fat in pan.
2. Add peas and 4 cups water to pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to reach a simmer. Add tomatoes, 1⁄2 cup green onion, and bay leaves. Cook 1 hour, or until peas are tender, adding more water, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with reserved bacon and remaining 2 tablespoons green onion.

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