Oklahoma Black-Eyed Peas

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Oklahoma Black-Eyed Peas

2 cups water
3/4 cup dried black-eyed peas (6 ounces )
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup sliced okra
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
(1/2 cup)

1. Heat water and peas to boiling in 2-quart
saucepan. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; reduce heat to
low. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, stirring
occasionally, until beans are tender (do not boil or peas
will burst); drain

2. Heat oil in same saucepan over medium heat.
Cook okra, onion, salt, pepper, sauce and garlic in oil
about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is
tender. Stir in cilantro, tomato and beans. Cook stir-
ring occasionally, until hot.