Ingredients

1/2

cup diced cooked ham

2

cans (15 oz each) black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed

3/4

cup water

1

large tomato, finely chopped (1 cup)

2

medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

1

stalk celery, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

2

tablespoons olive oil

1

to 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Corn chips, if desired

Preparation

Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add ham; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Stir in black-eyed peas and water. Reduce heat to medium; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by three-fourths. Partially mash peas with back of spoon to desired consistency.

In small bowl, stir together tomato, onions, celery, parsley, oil and vinegar.

Spoon warm pea mixture into serving dish; top with tomato mixture. Serve with corn chips.