Black-Eyed Peas & Ham

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and sorted
• 1/2 pound fully cooked boneless ham, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
• 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups water
• Minced fresh cilantro, optional
• Hot cooked rice