Smokin Hot Black Eyed Peas And Collards

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 -5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large bunch collard greens, chopped small
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas (about 2 1/2 cups, cooked)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth (or water)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (possible substitution liquid smoke)
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot or dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. add the garlic and let the it sizzle for about a minute. add the collards along with 1/4 cup water. stir, cover, and let the collards cook down for about 10 minutes.
• 2 add the black-eyed peas, tomato sauce, broth, salt, thyme, and smoked paprika. stir, cover, and cook for about 5 more minutes.
• 3 finally, add the hot sauce, stir and cook for a few more minutes, uncovered. taste and adjust for seasonings. serve with additional hot sauce on the side.