Delicious Black Eyed Peas Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew made with black-eyed peas, vegetables, and aromatic spices, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- large pot
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas soaked overnight
- 4 cups vegetable broth homemade or store-bought
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium carrot diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1 medium bell pepper chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked black-eyed peas under cold water.
- In a large pot, combine the rinsed peas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a separate pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and bell pepper for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the sautéed vegetables and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine the cooked black-eyed peas and their broth with the sautéed vegetables. Add the bay leaf and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Let the stew simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove the bay leaf, ladle the stew into bowls, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This stew can be made vegetarian or vegan by omitting any meat and using vegetable broth. It can also be customized with additional vegetables or spices.