Chilean Black-Eyed Peas & Winter Squash

From: fatfreevegan.com

Serving Size : 6 

• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
• 2 pounds winter squash (acorn, butternut, etc.) -- peeled & cut into chunks
• 2 onions -- chopped
• 5 cloves garlic -- minced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/2 fresh chile -- minced
• 2 large tomatoes -- chopped
• salt
• 2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels

Soak the black-eyed peas overnight. Put all ingredients except the salt and the corn in the crock pot, and stir to mix well. Cook on low for 8 hours. Add corn and salt, heat through, and serve alone, with corn bread or with a loaf of crusty French bread, or over rice.

[FFV Note: It may be necessary to add some water to this to make sure the peas cook.  If the mixture seems dry, add enough water to almost cover the black-eyed peas, probably about 2 cups.].

From the recipe files of Carole Walberg

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