Hoppin' John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. dry black-eyed peas
4 c. fresh water
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
8 oz. tempeh
1 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
salt to taste

Preparation

Soak the peas overnight in a large pot of water (or boil them for 2 minutes; cover and let stand 1 hour).
Drain, then cover with 4 cups fresh water and bring to a boil. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, black pepper and cayenne.
Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.