Tip: Read directions completely before preparing.
Ingredients:
8
oz bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
2
– 15.8 oz cans black eyed peas
½
large yellow onion, chopped
3
large cloves garlic, minced
½
large tomato, chopped
1/2
teaspoon freshly ground comino seeds (cumin)
4
cups water
1
package Sazon Goya (Cilantro con Achoite) seasoning
1
teaspoons salt
Garnishes:
cilantro,
chopped (optional)
Serrano
pepper slices (optional)
Cacique Queso Fresco, crumbled (optional)
Directions:
Open
2 cans of black eyes peas, drain, rinse and set aside.
In
a large 3 ½ quart sauté pan at medium high heat add bacon, and fry until
crispy. Remove ¾ of the oil. Lower heat to medium.
Add
chopped onions to pan and sauté with bacon for 2 minutes.
Add
minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add
tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes. Stirring constantly.
Add
beans, water, pack of Sazon seasoning, salt, and comino and stir.
Bring
to a boil, then reduce heat to low, letter simmer for 25 minutes, then
serve! Top with garnishes! Enjoy!!!!
Tip: Remember, black eyed peas on New Year's Day
are thought to bring good luck for the entire year!
