Black Eyed Peas and Rice
2 cups fresh black eyed peas
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup long grain white rice that will cook in 20 minutes
Place peas in a 2 quart saucepan and add cold water and butter. Bring slowly to a boil, reduce hear and simmer 20 minutes. Add rice and salt, stir until all blended; cover and bring back to the boil; reduce heat to very low and cook 15 minutes. Remove cover, fluff rice and adjust seasoning.