Southern Style Black Eyed Peas

Ingredients

• 4 cups collard greens, chopped
• 4 cups black eyed peas rinsed and drained
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 medium whole tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
2. Sauté onion in olive oil until clear.
3. Add chopped collard greens and cook just until the greens begin to wilt.
4. Add chicken stock, cover and bring to medium simmer. Cook about 10 minutes.
5. Add black eyed peas, cover and continue to simmer until all liquid has evaporated.
6. Add mixture to baking dish, sprinkle top with bread crumbs and cheese.
7. Cook for 15 minutes until top is golden.
8. Note: you may also use the broiler for faster browning.