1lbsdried black eyed peasrinsed and soaked overnight
3bay leaves
1large oniondiced
1green bell pepperseeded and diced
3clovesgarlicminced
1tspground thyme
1/2tsprubbed sage
1/2tspblack pepper
1/4tspcayenne pepper
1/4tspwhite pepper
2cupscelerydiced
2cupscarrotssliced into 1/2-inch rounds
salt and pepperto taste
Creole seasoningto taste
2tspBalsamic vinegar
2tbsphot sauce
green onionschopped, for garnishment
Instructions
Rinse and sort peas; place them in a large bowl or pot, cover, and let soak overnight.
Drain and rinse off the peas. Pour the vegetable stock into a large pot along with the peas and bay leaf; bring the pot to a boil over MEDIUM heat then reduce the heat to allow the pot to simmer.
While the peas are simmering, in a large skillet, saute the onions, green bell peppers, cloves of garlic until the onions are transparent and the peppers have softened; about 10 minutes.
Add the celery and carrots to the skillet along with the thyme, sage, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and white pepper and continue to saute for an additional 5 minutes.
Carefully pour the contents of the skillet into the simmering pot of black eyed peas and continue to cook until the peas, carrots, and celery are tender; about 1 hour.
About 15 minutes before serving, add the Balsamic vinegar and hot sauce and adjust the seasoning with the Creole Seasoning and salt and pepper.
Serve over hot white rice and garnish with chopped green onions.