"This humble dish of black-eyed peas and rice makes good use of leftover ham scraps...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. dried black-eyed peas
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1 smoked ham bone or two hocks
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1⁄4 cup canola oil
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1⁄2 cup finely chopped cooked ham
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1⁄4 tsp. red chile flakes
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded,
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and finely chopped
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1 large carrot, finely chopped
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1 rib celery, finely chopped
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1 bay leaf
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1 lb. collard greens, ribs removed,
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leaves roughly chopped
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2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
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Kosher salt and freshly ground
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black pepper, to taste
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5 cups cooked long-grain white rice
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Chopped tomatoes and scallions, for garnish