Black-Eyed Peas
Kuumba Recipe for the Sixth Night of Kwanzaa
- 4 c black-eyed peas, drained
- ¾ c minced bell peppers (yellow, red, green)
- 1 T crushed garlic
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 T red wine vinegar
- 1 T balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 c extra virgin olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh or 2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1 head Boston lettuce, separated into 8 leaves
Toss black-eyed peas with the bell peppers, garlic & onion in a medium-sized bowl. In a glass measuring cup, whisk the vinegars, olive oil & thyme for the marinade. Pour the marinade over the black-eyed pea mixture, cover, & refrigerate overnight to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Serve by spooning black-eyed peas onto individual lettuce leaves.
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