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Hearty Canned Black Eyed Peas Stew Recipe for a Flavorful Meal

Hearty Canned Black Eyed Peas Stew

A comforting and nutritious stew made with canned black-eyed peas, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped (any color)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • for garnish fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, sauté until the onion is translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  2. Add the ground cumin and smoked paprika, stirring to coat the vegetables. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the drained black-eyed peas and vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  5. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Rinse canned black-eyed peas to remove excess sodium. Adjust cooking time based on your stove.