Black-Eyed Peas and Walnut Spread

This recipe serves:  32

2 cups frozen black-eyed peas
3/4 cup water
1 onion, chopped
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
6 ounces butternut squash, cut in 1/2-inch dice (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup sherry vinegar or wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped parsley
salt and pepper, to taste
4 fresh baguettes, sliced
1. In a medium saucepan combine the black-eyed peas and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes, until the peas are tender but not mushy. Discard any liquid remaining in the pan and transfer the peas to a large bowl.

2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add the onion, pepper and squash and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low, cover the pan and continue cooking until the squash is just tender, 5?7 minutes more. Stir in the walnuts.

3. Add the walnut mixture to the peas along with the vinegar and parsley. Stir and toss to combine. With a large fork "smash" about half of the beans in the mixture (this helps the mixture to stick together), then season with salt and pepper to taste. Let cool slightly.

4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the pea and walnut mixture onto each slice of baguette.

Serving Size: 2 baguette slices with spread

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