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black eyed pea stew

black eyed pea stew

A hearty and flavorful black eyed pea stew, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Stew
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stew Base
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cans black eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
Optional Garnish
  • fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1 yellow onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
    2 cloves garlic
  3. Stir in smoked paprika, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 30 seconds more, stirring constantly.
    1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  4. Pour in vegetable broth, drained and rinsed black eyed peas, and undrained diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
    4 cups vegetable broth, 2 cans black eyed peas, 1 can diced tomatoes
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the stew simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to 45 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
  7. Ladle the black eyed pea stew into bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve hot. Excellent with cornbread or rice.
    fresh cilantro

Notes

For a richer stew, you can add a smoked turkey hock or a vegetarian smoky ingredient like liquid smoke or smoked salt.
To thicken the stew further, you can mash a portion of the black eyed peas against the side of the pot with a spoon.