Black-Eyed Pea Curry

This is a quick and easy curry to throw together for a delicious and healthy dinner.  Serve over rice, couscous, quinoa, or even grits.  It's sure to be a favorite!

Black-Eyed Pea Curry

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 Tbsp. ginger, grated
• 1 Tbsp. lemongrass paste (or fresh lemongrass)
• 1 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 Tbsp. garam masala
• 1 14 oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 14 oz. can coconut milk
• 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
• salt, to taste
• chopped cilantro, for garnish

Serves 4
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Heat coconut oil over medium heat until it shimmers; add onion and soften, then add garlic, ginger, and lemon grass and cook for 1 minute.  Add spices and coat onion and in spice mix.  Add fire-roasted tomatoes and coconut milk.  Bring mixture to a simmer and add black-eyed peas.  Cool for about 30 minutes, or until peas are cooked through.
Serve over rice, couscous, quinoa, or any starch you'd like!