Cajun Skillet Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, pressed
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3 celery stalks (about 1 c.), chopped
2 bell peppers (1 red and 1 green; about 1 1/2 c.), chopped
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper or more to taste
pinch of cayenne
pinch of salt
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 (16 oz.) cans black-eyed peas, drained
chopped scallions and/or grated Cheddar cheese (optional)

Preparation

In a heavy saucepan or skillet, saut the onions and garlic in the oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped celery and peppers to the pan and continue to saut for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the thyme, basil, oregano, black pepper, cayenne and salt. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden, stirring once or twice.
Add the tomatoes, honey and mustard and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Add the beans.
Cover.
Stir occasionally until thoroughly heated.
Serve topped with chopped scallions and/or grated Cheddar cheese.