Creole Mushy Peas

Serves 2-3.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1 c cooked dry green whole peas
• 1 tsp Creole seasoning
• 1/2 tsp savory
• 1 c vegetable broth
• salt to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet over low heat, warm the oil.
2. Add onion, celery, garlic, red bell pepper and jalapeno pepper; saute 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the peas, Creole seasoning, savory and broth. Cook and medium low for about 20 minutes, stirring often and mashing up peas with the back of your spoon.
4. Serve hot over rice or pasta.