Easy Black- Eyed Peas and Tomatoes - Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas (presoaked according to package instructions)
• 6 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• salt to taste
• low fat shredded cheese (optional topping)
• 4 slices bacon, chopped (optional) or 1 TBS oil