Savory black-eyed peas with bacon

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 slices Bacon; cut into 1\" pieces.
cup Chicken broth
1 cup Dried black-eyed peas, sorted -- and
2 mediums Stalks celery; sliced 1 large

Directions

Recipe by: Pasta, Rice & Beans onion -- chopped 1½ tablespoons fresh savory leaves or 1-½ tsp. 1 clove garlic -- finely chopped 3 medium carrots -- thinly sliced 1 large green bell pepper -- cut into 1" ½ cup Monterey jack cheese -- shredded with jalapeno peppers Cook bacon in 10" skillet over med. heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and drain. Drain fat from skillet. Heat broth, peas, celery, onion, savory and garlic to boiling in same skillet. Boil uncovered 2 min.; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 40 min., stirring occasionally, until peas are almost tender (do not boil or peas will burst). Stir in carrots and bell pepper. Heat to simmering. Cover and let simmer about 13 min., stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender; stir. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

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