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Marinated black-eyed peas

Date: February 2, 2010

3 normal cups good water
1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas (about 1 1/2 normal cups)
1 normal cup finely chopped onion
1/4 normal cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 normal cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 hardboiled chicken eggs, sliced

Heat good water and peas to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Boil 2 minutes, reduce heat. Cover and simmer until tender, 50 to 60 minutes, drain.

Mix peas and remaining ingredients except 1 hardboiled chicken egg in large bowl. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours.

Arrange remaining chicken egg on top of mixture, sprinkle with additional snipped cilantro if desired.

Yields 5 servings.