Marinated black-eyed peas (atlas)

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Cooked black-eyed peas
1 medium Red bell pepper, cut into 1\" strips
2 Minced scallions
3 tablespoons Minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons Olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 Garlic clove, crushed
Salt & pepper
Dark green lettuce leaves

Directions

Combine all the ingredients except the lettuce in a mixing bowl.

Cover & let stand in the fridge for an hour or so. Stir occasionally.

Before serving, remove garlic. Line a shallow serving bowl with lettuce leaves & top with the pea mixture.

This recipe is better if prepared a day ahead. For real good luck, drop some coins into it before serving.

Nava Atlas, "Vegetarian Celebrations"

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