Olive Oil Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried black-eyed peas
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 carrot
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cups hot water

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Soak the black-eyed peas overnight, then boil until tender and drain.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté finely chopped onions and diced carrots.

3. 3

   Add tomato paste and minced garlic, stirring until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the boiled peas, salt, sugar, and hot water, then simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Once the dish has thickened, remove from heat and let it rest until it reaches room temperature.

Note. Add a few drops of lemon juice to the boiling water to prevent the peas from darkening.