Peas And Grits

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
• 4 cups water
• 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned grits