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                   Black-Eyed Peas   (From my Garden)

Recipe By     : .From my Garden SHOW #5508
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : From My Garden                   Vegetables
               Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      lb            dried black-eyed peas
    1/2  stick         butter
  1                    onion -- coarsely cut
  1      large         shallot -- quartered
  3      cups          water -- (3 to 4)
    1/4                green pepper -- chopped
  1      teaspoon      salt
    1/2  teaspoon      fresh ground pepper

Soak peas overnight, drain, and let stand. In large skillet heat butter
and saute onion and shallot. Add peas. Mix well and cook about 8 minutes
Pour mixture into large pot and add water to cover the peas. Bring to
a bowl and add the green pepper, salt and pepper. Lower heat and cook
for about 1 hour, until the peas are tender.




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