Name: Zesty Black Eyed Peas
Ingredients: 1 pound black-eyed peas (overnight soak optional); 6 strips bacon or 1 pound of smoked sausage, sliced and browned; 2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 2 quart water; Creole seasoning blend to taste; salt and black pepper to taste

Zesty Black Eyed Peas

Representing prosperity, as well as being incredibly delicious, these Zesty Black Eyed Peas are a traditional southern dish for the new year. Made with jalapenos, bacon and fresh vegetable, other bean recipes can't compare.

Ingredients

1 pound black-eyed peas (overnight soak optional)
6 strips bacon or 1 pound of smoked sausage, sliced and browned
2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 quarts water
Creole seasoning blend to taste
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring the peas to a boil, reduce heat, add all other ingredients and cook over low heat, uncovered, for one hour until beans are tender and creamy.
Serve over hot, long-grain white rice and add Tabasco to taste.