One Pot Black-eyed Peas and Kale

Ingredients

• 1 g bay leaf (whole leaves)
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 lbs kale, cut in small pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 seeded jalapeno pepper, minced
• 6 cups cold water
• 16 oz dry black-eyed peas

Directions

1. Rinse peas, sorting through and removing any damaged peas and debris.
2. In large pot, combine peas, cold water and jalapeno pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in small skillet, heat sauté (without oil) the onion and garlic about 5 minutes; stir into peas.
4. Add salt (if desired) and bay leaf.
5. Place kale on top of peas; cook 15 additional minutes.
6. Add pepper sauce; stir to combine peas and kale. Cook 5 additional minutes.
7. Remove bay leaf before serving.