Black Eyed Peas & Bacon

• 4 pieces Bacon
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 Tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 pieces Onion, Sliced
• 1 bunch Swiss Chard
• 1 package Frozen Black Eyed Peas, 12-16 Ounce Bag
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced

1. Cook bacon on a broiler pan at 400F for 15-20 minutes. When done, remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to crumble.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with your red pepper flakes Add your onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add your Swiss chard, season with salt and pepper to taste and wilt down, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add your black eyed peas and 1/4 cup of water. Stir to combine and let the water cook off. When the liquid is cooked off, add your garlic and saute until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Top with cooked bacon.

bacon, butter, red pepper, onion, swiss chard, frozen black, garlic

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/sidedishes/black-eyed-peas-bacon/ (may not work)