MARINATED LADY PEAS

  • PREP TIME: 10 minutes
  • COOK TIME: 15 minutes
  • YIELDS: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cup fresh, shelled lady peas
  • 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Fresh lady peas always remind me of our Sunday lunches growing up. My dad and I would soak up all the juices from the peas with a big piece of Mama’s cornbread. I love serving this marinated version over fresh sliced tomatoes.

Instructions

FIRST Bring peas, stock, and bay leaf to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until peas are tender. Drain and let cool.

LAST In a large bowl combine peas, pepper, shallots, vinegar, oil, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper and marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.