Black-Eyed Peas With Vegetables and Small Pasta

Black-eyed peas are considered a symbol of good luck in many cultures and are often eaten on New Year’s Day.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Black-Eyed Peas With Vegetables and Small Pasta

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black-eyed peas
• 1 cup Small pasta
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the black-eyed peas.
2. Cook the small pasta according to package instructions.
3. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, sliced celery, and diced bell pepper. Saute for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add black-eyed peas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Stir in cooked pasta and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.