Grandma's Black Eyed Peas

Ingredients:

4 cups fresh, organic black eyed peas
1/2 onion
3 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp coconut or olive oil
water
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Heat pot over med. Add oil.
2. Saute onion and garlic, until onion translucent. Add peas. Saute lightly a few minutes to a small change in color.
3. Add water to cover peas. Simmer on medium low for 30-40 minutes until desired softness. Salt and pepper to taste.