Hoppin' John - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 large bell pepper (green; diced)
• 1 large bell pepper (red; diced)
• 3 stalks celery
• 4 medium carrot (peeled and diced)
• 3 large cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tsp paprika (smoked)
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/4 tsp salt (kosher)
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (plus additional to taste)
• 1 small bunch kale (trimmed and chopped)
• 2 15 oz can black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 14 oz can tomatoes (fire-roasted, diced)
• rice, brown (prepared, for serving)
• green onions (Chopped; optional for serving)