Black Eye Peas with Tomato Broth

Black Eye Peas with Tomato Broth

Ingredients:
1 C Black eyed peas
2 T Olive oil
2 Onions, chopped
5 Cloves of garlic, minced
1 Hot chili or 2 medium chili's, chopped
1 t Ground cumin
1 t Ground turmeric
14 Oz Can of diced tomatoes
3 C Chicken broth
1/4 C Fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of one lemon
Pita bread to serve

Directions:
1.  Put beans in a pan and cover with water.  Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.  Turn heat off, cover and set aside for 2 hours.
2.  Drain beans and refill with cold water.  Simmer for 45 minutes.  Drain and set aside.
3.  Heat oil in pan.  Add onions, chili's and garlic.  Saute for 5 minutes.
4.  Stir in cumin, turmeric, tomatoes, stock, half of the cilantro and beans.   Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
5.  Stir in remaining cilantro and lemon juice.  Serve with pita bread.

Makes 4-6