Vegetarian Black Eyed Peas Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 oniondiced
• 3 red bell peppersdiced
• 4 celery sticksdiced
• 5 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp saltmore to taste
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp regular paprika
• ¼ tsp dried thyme
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 6 oz box baby kale chopped
• ½ cup uncooked brown basmati rice
• 3 15-ounce cans unsalted black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 3 chopped tomato
• chopped green onions for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add oil; swirl to coat.
3. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté 10 minutes.
4. Add garlic; cook 2-3 more minutes.
5. Cook brown rice according to package directions.
6. Add spices (salt through black peppeand kale to skillet, cook another 5-10 minutes until combined.
7. Add black eyed peas and cook another 5-10 minutes.
8. Add in cooked rice, stir until combined.
9. Serve with diced tomato and green onions for topping