Black-eyed Peas and Tomatoes

Perfect for New Years Day!

Ingredients
2 cups dried black-eyed peas (1 bag)
1 tablespoon oil
3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
8 ounces turkey kielbasa, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (optional, but adds a lot of flavor)
4 cups broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (leave out if you have a spice sensitive kid....)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 (28-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 (10-ounce) bag prewashed greens (I used spinach)
Brown Rice

Preparation
1. Sort and wash peas; set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 3 minutes or until tender. Add sausage; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Stir in broth; bring to a simmer, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in peas, salt, peppers, and bay leaves. Cover and simmer 45 minutes or until peas begin to soften. Uncover and cook 15 minutes or until liquid begins to thicken.
4. Stir in vinegar, tomatoes, and mustard greens; simmer 10 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves.
5. Serve over rice