🥣 Classic Black-Eyed Peas

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🥣 Classic Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried black-eyed peas (or 3 cups cooked/canned)
• 4 cups water or broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 smoked ham hock or 4 slices bacon (optional for flavor)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika or cayenne (optional, for spice)
• Optional: 1–2 chopped tomatoes or bell peppers

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