Description
A flavorful African-inspired dish made with black-eyed peas, vegetables, and spices. Perfect as a main or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Drain soaked black-eyed peas and rinse.
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft.
- Add garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in paprika, curry powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Add black-eyed peas and water or broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40-50 minutes until peas are tender.
- Season with salt. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Soaking peas overnight reduces cooking time.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Can be served with rice, bread, or plantains.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: African black-eyed peas, vegetarian recipe, hearty stew