Southwestern Black-Eyed Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
3/4 cup dried black-eyed peas (6 oz)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup okra, sliced
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Preparation

Heat water and peas to boiling in 2 quart saucepan.
Boil uncovered 2 minutes; reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.
Drain peas.
Heat oil in same saucepan over medium heat.
Cook okra, onion, salt, pepper sauce and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
Stir in cilantro, tomato and beans.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until hot.