Black-Eyed Pea Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 dried or 2 c. canned black-eyed peas
5 jalapeno peppers (from a jar), seeded and chopped (reserve liquid)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 c. butter
2 c. American cheese, shredded
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin powder
2 tsp. oregano
salt and pepper to taste
hot sauce to taste
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

Saute onions on low heat in small amount of butter until tender.
Add garlic and cook a little longer, being careful not to scorch the garlic.
Add cooked black-eyed peas, jalapenos and seasonings.
Blend this mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth.