Name: Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Chef's Touch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large sweet onion, diced small; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus additional for garnish

Description

A hearty and flavorful Black-Eyed Pea Stew that combines a rich variety of vegetables with black-eyed peas, seasoned to perfection for an irresistible meal.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large sweet onion, diced small
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus additional for garnish

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add diced sweet onion and sauté 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add carrots and celery; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in potatoes and cook 2 minutes.
Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in diced tomatoes with juices and vegetable broth. Add bay leaf, thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.
Bring to gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes until potatoes and carrots are nearly tender.
Stir in black-eyed peas and simmer 10 minutes until all vegetables are soft and flavors meld together.
Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in chopped parsley.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional fresh parsley.

Notes

For a spicier version, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño.
This stew can be made a day ahead to enhance flavors; simply reheat before serving.
Feel free to incorporate other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for more variety.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 210
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 0mg