Skillet Quinoa Hoppin Johns

1 lb  kielbasa, sliced

1 medium onion, chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

3 c. chicken broth

1 can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed

1 c. uncooked quinoa

1/4 tsp. thyme

1/4 tsp. oregano

Saute the onion and kielbasa together until the onion is almost tender. 

Add the bell pepper and cook another 2 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients and simmer on medium until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. 

Kielbasa Pasta

This is my version on "Creamy Jambalaya Pasta" from Plain Chicken via pinterest.  I changed things a little to make it a one pot dinner. 

This would also be a great place to use up leftover cooked chicken or ham. Just throw it in towards the end of cooking to heat it up. 

1 lb kielbasa, sliced

1 onion, chopped

2 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

9 oz. small pasta

4 c.water

4 beef bouillon cubes

4 oz tomato sauce

1/2 c. heavy cream

1/2 tsp parsely

1 tsp. paprika

1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning

1/8 tsp. oregano

1/8 tsp. thyme

3 Tbsp flour

In a large pan saute the kielbasa, when you can start to smell the kielbasa cooking add the onion, usually about 2 - 3 minutes. When the onion is tender add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 

Add all the remaining ingredients, except for flour and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is tender. 

Combine the flour and just enough water to make a pasta. Stir into hot simmering pasta and cook for another minute or two.