Caribbean Style Black Eyed Peas Recipe

• 1 c. dry black-eyed peas
• 1/2 c. diced ham - (to 1 c.)
• 2 x garlic cloves chopped
• 1 med onion minced
• 1/2 tsp dry thyme
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 x habanero pepper seeds and stem removed, chopped (cover hands)
• 1 can coconut lowfat milk - (14 to 16 ounce) unsweetened
• 1/4 c. water or possibly broth
• 3 c. warm cooked rice

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