Instructions: Rinse beans, cover in water & bring to a boil. Cook for 3 mins, remove from heat & let sit for 60 mins. Drain & rinse. Cover with fresh water, bring back to a boil & cook for 30 mins. Drain & set side.

Saute chile flakes in oil for 1 min. Add green onions, celery, garlic & beans. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 5 mins. Stir in tomatoes.

Reduce heat & simmer for 30 mins. Serve hot.

MARKS

NOTE: I really do not think that black-eyed peas need this much cooking. When making this dish, I omit the soaking stage & just cook for 30 minutes & then let them finish cooking with the remaining ingredients.

KATIES

NOTE: I read Marks note, and I say you should do the rinse.

Rinsing this way reduced flatulance later. :)

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