Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Oil
  • 3/4 cups Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1/2 cups Red Pepper, Diced
  • 1 cup Sweet Potato, Diced
  • 5 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Brown Rice Pasta (I Used Elbows)
  • 1 cup Canned White Beans
  • 1/2 cups Peas
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
  • Salt And Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Italian Parsley

Method

  • In a large pot over high heat, add olive oil. When the pan and the oil are hot, turn the heat down to medium and add the onions and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent. Add red pepper and sweet potato and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add broth and bring it to a boil. Add brown rice pasta, cover and cook according to the package instructions.
  • Add beans, peas, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and cook for 4 minutes more. Taste and add any extra seasonings, if necessary. Serve topped with fresh parsley.