Ingredients
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1 cup dried black-eyed peas
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
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1 red bell pepper
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2 large celery ribs, cut into 1/4 inch dice
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2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
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4 teaspoons cider vinegar
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4 large scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
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fresh ground black pepper
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salt
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Tabasco sauce, for seasoning
Instructions
- In a saucepan, cover the black-eyed peas with water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the oil. Add the onion, season with salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Roast the bell pepper directly over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning, until charred. Let cool. Peel and seed. Cut into 1/4 inch dice.
- In a small saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the diced celery for 30 seconds. Drain and refresh under cold water and drain again.
- Add the mayonnaise and vinegar to the onion. Fold in the black-eyed peas, bell pepper, celery and scallions.
- Season with salt, pepper and Tabasco.
- Chill before serving (although I thought it very nice while still warm).
- Note: Jarred roasted peppers are perfectly fine. If you do not have a sweet onion, chop a regular onion and pour hot water over it. Let it stand ten minutes, then drain. This reduces the "bite".