1 lb. dried beans
2 cans black eyed peas, drained
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 can crushed tomatoes

In large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients and 5 cups of water. Cover and simmer, stir occasionally 20 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, simmer uncovered 10 minutes until lentils are soft and vegetables are tender.