1 teaspoon hot chili oil or other spicy oil
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 small green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 c. vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cs. cooked black-eyed peas
2 tbsps. flour
In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté, stirring, until browned. Stir in green pepper and cook until brightly colored and just tender.
Set aside 1/4 cup of broth. Add remaining broth, salt and pepper to taste, and black-eyed peas. Heat to boiling over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer about 5 minutes.
In cup or small bowl, stir together reserved broth and flour. Add to hoppin’ john and cook, stirring, until mixture thickens. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
Calories…..166…..Fat…..2 g…..Fiber…..4 g.