Black Eyed Peas Stew
Black Eyed Peas Stew features tender black-eyed peas simmered with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and spinach in a flavorful broth spiced with paprika and cumin.
4
servings15
minutes45
minutes350
kcal1
hourIngredients
1 cup dried black-eyed peas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups spinach, chopped
Directions
- Rinse and soak the black-eyed peas in water for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and chopped green bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for a few minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Stir in paprika and cumin to the sautéed vegetables, mixing well to evenly coat the ingredients with spices.
- Add soaked black-eyed peas, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for about 45 minutes.
- Season the stew with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste. Stir in the chopped spinach until it wilts.
- Serve the black-eyed peas stew hot, garnished with your choice of fresh parsley or additional spices.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 350kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
This Black Eyed Peas Stew brings Southern tradition and wholesome nutrition together in a warming bowl that’s perfect for New Year’s Day or any time you want comforting, plant-based goodness. Tender black-eyed peas simmer with aromatic vegetables and tomatoes in a flavorful broth enriched with warm spices like paprika and cumin, while fresh spinach wilts in at the end for a pop of color and nutrients. According to tradition, eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day brings good luck and prosperity—and with flavors this good, you’ll want to make this stew all year long.
