Pasta with Black-eyed Peas

6 cups cooked medium shaped pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed no-salt-added tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen black-eyed peas, thawed and cooked
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion, jalapeno, garlic and bell pepper and saute for 5 minutes or until soft. Add tomatoes and simmer partially covered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the black-eyed peas, vinegar and cilantro and mix well. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently with pasta.

Makes 8 Servings
Serving Size: 12 ounces


Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 282
Total fat: 6 grams (19% of calories)
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 30 mg
Carbohydrate: 48 grams (67% of calories)
Protein: 10 grams (13% of calories)
Dietary fiber: 5 grams