Black-Eyed Pea Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
4 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
minced jalapeno pepper to taste (optional)

Preparation

Stir the black-eyed peas, green onions, sugar, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Mix in jalapeno peppers, if desired. Cover, and refrigerate at least six hours before serving.