Black-eyed Peas and Kale

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 1 can tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can black-eyed peas
• ¼–½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 package frozen kale, thawed

Steps

1. Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil over medium heat for several minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes and their juice, peas, cayenne and bay leaf.
3. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
4. Add the kale and simmer uncovered until kale is tender but still green (5–10 minutes).
5. Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper.