Black-Eyed Peas and Sweet Potato Stew Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Description:
Just a recipe I made up one cold day when I wanted a hearty, homemade stew (comfort food!) It was really good, so I shared it with a few friends. One friend called it: “Keisha’s Mom’s Black-Eyed Peas and Sweet Potato Stew” – adding my daughter’s name. Sounds impressive! (This friend has made it more often than I have!) I like it because of the interesting taste and texture of the whole, fresh ingredients…it’s great to have in the fall.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups dried black-eyed peas
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 3 fresh tomatoes
- 3 cups stewed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh garlic
- 3 red onions
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp celery seeds
- 1/2 to 1 stalk of celery
- (Optional) 1 can of corn
- (Optional) Chopped red bell peppers
- (Optional) A few hot peppers
- (Optional) Olive oil
- (Optional) Dash of vinegar
Instructions:
- Rinse black-eyed peas in a colander to clean, then drain.
- Add enough water to cover beans in a 3-quart vessel.
- Boil, then turn down to medium-low heat for 30 minutes, cooking until tender.
- Keep on lower heat and add onions, garlic, parsley, celery (if desired), and seasonings.
- Add tomatoes and sweet potatoes.
- Cook for another 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- For variation, consider adding 1 can of corn, chopped red bell peppers, or a few hot peppers.
- Optionally, add olive oil and/or a dash of vinegar for added flavor.
- Serve with or over brown rice, with cornbread on the side.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 245.5
- Fat Content: 1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 37.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 46.9g
- Fiber Content: 8.5g
- Sugar Content: 7.9g
- Protein Content: 14.6g
This Black-Eyed Peas and Sweet Potato Stew recipe is perfect for chilly evenings when you crave a hearty, comforting meal. With its blend of wholesome ingredients and rich flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy the warmth and satisfaction of this delicious stew, and feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables and spices.
