Fresh Peas with Spicy Pepper Relish

Ingredients

• Relish:
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeño pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Peas:
• 3 cups fresh black-eyed peas
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 1/2 cups organic vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf

Preparation

1. To prepare relish, combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill.
2. To prepare peas, sort and wash peas; set aside. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup onion and garlic to pan; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in peas, broth, and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until peas are tender. Discard bay leaf. Serve with relish.