Smokin Hot Black Eyed Peas And Collards - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 large bunch collard greens, chopped small
1/4 cup water
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas (about 2 1/2 cups, cooked)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup vegetable broth (or water)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (possible substitution liquid smoke)
2 tablespoons hot sauce

Preparation

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and let the it sizzle for about a minute. Add the collards along with 1/4 cup water. Stir, cover, and let the collards cook down for about 10 minutes.
Add the black-eyed peas, tomato sauce, broth, salt, thyme, and smoked paprika. Stir, cover, and cook for about 5 more minutes.
Finally, add the hot sauce, stir and cook for a few more minutes, uncovered. Taste and adjust for seasonings. Serve with additional hot sauce on the side.