- 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed
- 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Salt to taste
- Reserve a few black-eyed peas for garnish and place the remaining peas in a food processor, along with parsley, lemon juice, oil, garlic, tarragon and pepper. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt if desired. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the reserved peas.