Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          Water
     3/4  cup           Dried black-eyed peas
   1      cup           Sliced okra
   1      small         Onion -- chopped  
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
   2      Clove         Garlic -- crushed
     1/4  teaspoon      Red pepper sauce
   1      tablespoon    Vegetable oil
   1      tablespoon    Chopped fresh cilantro
   1      small         Tomato -- seeded and chopped
     1/3  cup           Chopped fully cooked smoked

Preparation:

This makes a terrific main dish for two. Heat water and peas to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; reduce heat. Add ham. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender (do not boil or peas will burst); drain.Cook okra, onion, salt, garlic and red pepper sauce in oil in saucepan about 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in cilantro, tomato and peas. Heat until mixture is hot.