Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 small bay leaves, preferably fresh
• 2 cups black-eyed peas
• 1-pound fresh okra, stem ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add onion; cook, stirring, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
• Add broth and bay leaves; bringing to a boil.
• Stir in peas.
• Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
• Add okra, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
• Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.

Recipe by EatingWell.