Name: Greek-Style Black Eyed Peas Recipe
Yield: Serves up to 6
Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil (I used Early Harvest Greek EVOO); 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 to 3 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 15-oz can diced tomato; 2 cups water; 1 dry bay leaf; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dry oregano; 1/2 tsp paprika; Kosher salt and black pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional; 2 15-oz cans black eyed peas, drained and rinsed; 1 lime or lemon, juice of; 1 cup chopped fresh parsley