Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1/2 white onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 2 ribs celery (diced)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked black eyed peas
  • 1 cup leafy greens (chopped (collard greens, kale, spinach, etc), optional)
  • 16 ounces long noodles (cooked according to package directions (or pasta of choice...or rice) (gluten free noodles if desired))

Instruction

  • In a large deep skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion, garlic, peppers and celery until softened, about 7 to 9 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and spices, turn down heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the cooked black eyed peas and greens, if using, and simmer another 5 minutes to heat through.
  • Serve over pasta (or rice).