"A southerner would scoff at this dish, which contains no ham hocks or salt pork The vibrant salad, which I like to serve warm, makes it very clear that those ingredients are not essential for great black-eyed peas...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 or 4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pound black-eyed peas, washed and picked over
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6 cups water
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1 bay leaf
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Salt to taste
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
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1 garlic clove, minced
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Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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1 to 2 teaspoons lightly toasted cumin, ground (to taste)
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1/2 cup broth from the beans
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1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 large red bell pepper, diced
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1/2 cup chopped cilantro