Heirloom Tomatoes with Shell Beans Vinaigrette Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 4 cups shelled fresh or frozen black-eyed peas, crowder peas, or purple hull peas (about 20 ounces)
• 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 fresh medium basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 4 medium heirloom tomatoes (different varieties, if possible), sliced