Black-Eyed Peas With Vegetables and Small Pasta Recipe

Name: Black-Eyed Peas With Vegetables and Small Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas, picked over and rinsed; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 large carrots, finely chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup tomato paste dissolved in 1/2 cup water; 2 to 4 garlic cloves to taste, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 dried hot pepper, or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 1/4 to ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup small pasta, such as elbow macaroni or tubettini, or small square Greek egg noodles; 1/2 to 1 cup chopped cooked spinach or greens (optional); 1 to 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas, picked over and rinsed
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large carrots, finely chopped
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste dissolved in 1/2 cup water
2 to 4 garlic cloves to taste, minced
1 bay leaf
1 dried hot pepper, or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/4 to ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup small pasta, such as elbow macaroni or tubettini, or small square Greek egg noodles
1/2 to 1 cup chopped cooked spinach or greens (optional)
1 to 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, to taste

1
Cover the black-eyed peas with water, bring to a boil and then drain.
2
Combine the drained black-eyed peas, onion, carrots, red bell pepper, dissolved tomato paste, garlic, bay leaf, hot pepper and 1/4 cup olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
3
Cover with water by 2 inches, and bring to a gentle boil.
4
Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low and simmer 20 minutes.
5
Add salt to taste, and continue to simmer until the beans and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more.
6
Taste and adjust seasoning.
7
Add the pasta, increase the heat to medium-high, and simmer five to 10 minutes, until the pasta is cooked and much of the liquid has been absorbed.
8
Stir in the greens, another 2 tablespoons olive oil if desired and the vinegar.
9
Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas, picked over and rinsed, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 large carrots, finely chopped, 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Black-Eyed Peas With Vegetables and Small Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black-Eyed Peas With Vegetables and Small Pasta

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