INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 1/4 pounds hot Italian sausages (about 8 links), pricked with a fork
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1 onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
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One 14-ounce can Italian tomatoes, drained and chopped
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2 cups dried black-eyed peas, picked over and rinsed
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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3 cups water
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus leaves for garnish