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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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