My Grandmother's Best Sea Island Red Peas Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) dried Sea Island red peas, soaked overnight
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon (5g) smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon (2.5g) cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth
• Salt
• pepper
• 2 tablespoons (30g) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 cup (150g) diced carrots (optional)
• 1 cup (150g) chopped kale or spinach (optional)