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Smoky Cajun Black Eyed Peas Pasta is sure to bring you health and wealth in the coming year.

Smoky Cajun Black Eyed Peas Pasta

Good Fortune

Need some good fortune for the coming year? Traditions say eating certain foods on New Year’s Day will bring you health and wealth. We could all use a little more of that, right? Black eyed peas and long noodles are two of those lucky foods. Fill up a bowl with this Smoky Cajun Black Eyed Peas Pasta and enjoy a fabulous 2016!

Smoky Cajun Black Eyed Peas Pasta

Black Eyed Peas

Black eyed peas are said to resemble coins and, therefore, represent wealth. These cream colored legumes with black spots are full of protein, fiber, iron and potassium, making them a good choice regardless. I happen to LOVE them. When I first made this dish, I made a huge batch of black eyed peas in my instant pot and I could’t stop popping them into my mouth as I finished the rest of the dish. They were plain, just cooked in water, and so delicious! Just don’t over cook them – I think they are best with a little bite left.

Smoky Cajun Black Eyed Peas Pasta

Long Noodles

Long noodles represent longevity. The trick is to slurp the entire noodle into your mouth without chewing or breaking it though. So, in this instance, it’s ok to slurp your food! Kids especially think this is super fun. 🙂

Smoky Cajun Black Eyed Peas Pasta

Cajun Black Eyed Peas Pasta

Cajun black eyed peas are traditionally served over rice, which is also delicious and would work just fine in this recipe if you prefer. We definitely enjoyed it served over pasta and the kids happily ate leftovers too.

Smoky Cajun Black Eyed Peas Pasta

Happy 2016!

To really up the ante on your chances of wealth, you could also add a cup of chopped greens towards the end of the cooking process. Collard greens or kale would work best, but spinach would be a good choice too.

Here’s to an amazing 2016! I wish health, wealth and happiness to all of you!

Do you enjoy any New Year’s traditions in your family?

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Smoky Cajun Black Eyed Peas Pasta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
32 mins
Total Time
42 mins
 
An easy, budget and kid friendly dish sure to bring you health and wealth in the coming year.
Course: Entree, Pasta
Cuisine: dairy free, gluten free, nut free, oil free, refined sugar free, vegan
Servings: 6
Calories: 440 kcal
Author: Jenn S.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 white onion (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 celery stalks (diced)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked black eyed peas
  • 1 cup leafy greens (chopped) (collard greens, kale, spinach, etc), optional
  • 1 lb long noodles (cooked according to package directions) (or pasta of choice...or rice) (gluten free noodles if desired)
Instructions
  1. In a large deep skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion, garlic, peppers and celery until softened - about 7-9 minutes.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes and spices, turn down heat to med-low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the cooked black eyed peas and greens, if using, and simmer another 5 minutes to heat through.
  4. Serve over pasta (or rice).
Recipe Notes

~I cook dried black eyed peas in my instant pot in about 17-18 minutes with a 10 minute release. You could also use already cooked canned black eyed peas if you prefer.

~This would also be delicious served over rice instead of noodles.

~Feel free to add a cup of chopped greens, like collard greens or kale, in the last few minutes of cooking.

 

 

 

Nutrition Facts
Smoky Cajun Black Eyed Peas Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 738mg 31%
Potassium 706mg 20%
Total Carbohydrates 86g 29%
Dietary Fiber 16g 64%
Sugars 10g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin A 49%
Vitamin C 72%
Calcium 8%
Iron 37%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Smoky Cajun Black Eyed Peas Pasta - The perfect dish to start the New Year. Black Eyed Peas, resembling coins, are said to represent wealth in the coming year. Long noodles represent a long life. Why not combine the two and have health and wealth together! Black eyed peas are traditionally served with rice, but they are just as tasty with pasta! It's a delicious budget and family friendly meal.

Comments

  1. Lorie says

    Oh dear, not telling my nieces and nephews it’s ok to slurp! Ha! Looooove black eyed peas but never seem to make them enough!

    Reply

    • Jenn S. says

      Haha! It will be our little secret. 🙂 And, yes, we really should eat black eyed peas all year – they’re so yummy!

      Reply

  2. Alisa Fleming says

    I’ve never had black eyed peas, but always hear about them when the new year rolls around. I need to get on trying them and this recipe seems perfect for a meatless dinner.

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    • Jenn S. says

      That’s a very traditional New Year’s meal. I LOVE collard greens and I actually do stuffed collard greens with a black eyed pea mixture that’s really good too. Gotta get as much luck as possible. 🙂

      Reply

    • Jenn S. says

      Thank you, Julia! I hope you love it! Please come back and let me know how it turns out for you. 🙂

      Reply

  7. revisfoodography says

    A bi fan of pasta and black eyed peas right here. But I have never thought of combining both. This seems to be an amazing recipe. Looks gorgeous too 🙂

    Reply

  10. Howie Fox says

    Is it just me or did you improve your food photography? These photos look amazing!!!
    Plus this is my kind of recipe too. Just stocked up on all different kinds of legumes!! Will give this one a shot 🙂

    Reply

  11. Gin says

    This looks so delicious Jenn! I love the idea of beans and noodles together, never tried it but you’ve inspired me!

    Reply

  12. Manal's Bites says

    How lovely Jenn…I never thought of using black eye peas with pasta before and I have a can in my pantry which I don’t know what to do with…here comes a recipe to try…many thanks and Happy New Year

    Reply

  15. Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says

    That lost shot… I honestly just want to grab a big bite and DIG IN!! Happy New Year my friend 🙂 Pasta seems like the best way to start this year off right! 😀

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    • Jenn S. says

      Thank you, Kathy! It would be great over rice too. The pasta was nice change of pace…and my kids love anything with noodles! 🙂

      Reply

  18. Cris says

    Say no more and pass me that bowl! 🙂 I know what I”m going to make this weekend, especially before the long run. Thanks, Jenn!

    Reply

  20. curlsnchard says

    I’ve never thought of combining beans and pasta – so interesting! 😀 And I only heard this year from Rebecca/Strength and Sunshine about the luck of black eyed peas, I don’t think we have any of those food traditions for new years (or at least I don’t know of any)!

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  23. The Vegan 8 says

    Ha ha so funny, I just posted a smoky black-eyed pea dish too. I LOVE that you served this over pasta, what a great idea! I naturally would think of rice too like you mentioned, but pasta is a great twist! We finished off my big pot of black-eyed pea soup, so now I’m ready for more and I think this would be a great idea for more black-eyed peas!

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    • Jenn S. says

      Too funny, Brandi! I just commented on your FB post that I have leftover black eyed peas from the huge batch that I made the other day…and I have sweet potatoes on the counter! I think we will be swapping recipes very soon. 🙂 Thanks, girl!

      Reply

  25. spabettie says

    our new year tradition is making tamales! one year I did fill some with black eyed peas, though… still craving pasta, this sounds so good!

    Reply

  27. Linda @ Veganosity says

    Oh. My. Goodness. That’s a whole lot of my favorite food in that gorgeous bowl. I love black eyed peas and smoky flavors. Adding collard greens would be the icing on the cake. Yum, yum, yum!

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    • Jenn S. says

      LOL! I’m not taking any chances!I’ll probably top it with a pound of kale too! 🙂 Thanks, Rebecca!

      Reply

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