Escarole with Black-Eyed Peas

INGREDIENTS

4 cloves of Garlic
1 small Onion
1/2 cup dried black eyed peas
1 bunch Escarole
2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 tsp Lemon juice
Salt , Pepper, Tarragon to taste

DIRECTIONS

1 - Soak black eyed peas overnight
2 - Drain, rinse black eyed peas
3 - Chop onions, garlic
4 - Suate Garlic Onions & garlic till close to translucent on high heat
5 - Add Peas, saute for a few minutes and add 1/2 cup of water
6 - Turn the heat down to low, let simmer till peas are soft; adding water if needed
7 - Tear escarole to 3 inch pieces
8 - Add salt, pepper, tarragon, lemon juice and Escarole. Simmer till escarole till it turn bright green in color.
9 - Remove, serve with rice or pasta.

COMMENTS

Use canned black eyed peas if needed - 1 can, drained and rinsed. When using canned peas, the cook time will be reduced.