1 tb Cooking oil 2 Yellow summer squash; thinly -sliced crosswise (about 1 -1/2 cups) 1 Jalapeno peppers; seeded and -chopped, about 2 -tablespoons* (up to 2) 2 Cloves garlic;, minced 1/2 ts Cumin seed;, crushed 1 cn (16-oz) black-eyed peas; -rinsed and, drained 1 Green onion; sliced, (2 -tablespoons) 1 ts Snipped fresh cilantro 1/4 ts Salt 2 md Tomatoes; cut into thin -wedges
In a medium skillet heat oil; cook squash, peppers, garlic and cumin, uncovered, for 8 minutes or till squash is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let cool. Combine squash mixture with peas, green onion, cilantro, and salt. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Toss tomato wedges with chilled squash mixture before serving. Makes 4 side-dish servings. Typed by
NOTES : *Note: Because hot peppers contain oils that can burn eyes, lips and sensitive skin, wear plastic gloves while preparing and be sure to wash hands thoroughly afterward. Recipe by: Better Homes and Gardens magazine -- May 1997
Sep 21, 1997
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