Hearty Black Eyed Peas Stew

Ingredients

• black eyed peas (one 15-ounce can, drained but not rinsed)
• canned plum tomatoes (two)
• butter (1 tablespoon)

Instructions

1. Drain the peas and add them to a medium pot or sauce pan.
2. Add the tomatoes (save the rest for sauce or something), and chop them into bite-sized pieces with a pair of clean kitchen scissors.
3. Add the butter and bring everything to a simmer, and let cook until the tomatoes soften and start to melt into the stew.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper, nooch, a teaspoon of Better than Bouillon, or your favorite seasoning blend.