1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 sweet onion, peeled and chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
2.5 tbsp chili powder, or to taste
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or crushed red pepper flakes)
1/2 cup dry/uncooked black eyed peas
3/4 cup dry/uncooked black beans
6 cups vegetable broth
1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes, liquid drained
2 tbsp tomato paste, to thicken
1 tbsp chia seeds (or ground flax), to thicken
1 cup frozen corn
2 tbsp your fav BBQ sauce
1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
couple handfuls of chopped spinach, or other greens like collard, kale, etc