Ingredients
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 green bell pepper
- 525 gr italian tomatoes (plum)
- 240 ml broth
- 120 gr quick cooking brown rice
- 50 gr black-eyed peas
- 3 gr bottled garlic (minced)
- 2 gr thyme leaves (dried)
- 1 gr basil leaves (dried)
Remove and discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. This is a Louisiana inspired stew, rich and fairly thick. For a thinner stew, add additional broth. Serving suggestion: Serve with garlic bread.