Black-Eyes For New Year'S - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. dry black-eyed peas
1/2 c. dry red beans
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
3 slices bacon
1 c. chopped red, yellow and/or green sweet pepper
1 large onion, chopped (1 c.)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
dash of ground black pepper

Preparation

Soak red beans overnight.
Drain and rinse beans.
Return to saucepan.
Add 3 cups fresh water, black-eyed peas, bay leaf and salt.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until peas and beans are tender.
Drain, discarding bay leaf.