Spicy Black-Eyed Peas

• bacon↗4 slices

  (optional)

• onion↗1

  chopped

• dried black-eyed peas1 package

  (16 ounce), washed

• diced tomatoes with green chilies1 can

  (12 ounce)

• salt↗1 teaspoon
• chili powder↗1 teaspoon
• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• water↗3 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon, crumble, and set aside to use as a topping for the peas.

2. 2

   Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until tender. Add the peas, diced tomatoes w/ green chiles, salt, chili powder, pepper and water.

3. 3

   Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the peas are tender. Watch your peas closely and add additional water, if necessary. Serve garnished with crumbled bacon.