Black Eyed Pea Stew with Rice

Perfect for New Years Day - gotta eat those peas to ensure a good year!

Ingredients
2 cups fresh black-eyed peas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
8 ounces turkey sausage halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth

2 cups water

1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 (28-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
3 cups chopped fresh kale

cooked brown rice

Directions
1. 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.

2. 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 - 60 minutes or until peas begin to soften.

3. Uncover and cook 15 minutes or until liquid begins to thicken.

4. Just before serving, stir in vinegar, tomatoes, and mustard greens; simmer 10 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves.

5. Serve over brown rice.

It's really good with cornbread.