CARIBBEAN BLACK EYED PEAS STEW

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Categories     Bean     Carrot     Potato     Soup/Stew     Stew     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegetarian

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups Black eyed peas (Soak the dry peas in water overnight or for eight hours and then cook in a pressure cooker or in a pot, with enough water to cover, for an hour or until the peas are really tender but not falling apart.)
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Garlic Minced
1 Large Onion Diced
2 Medium Potatoes Diced
2 Small Carrots Diced
1 Sweet Potato Diced
1 Bell Pepper (any color) Diced
1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper (Substitute: habanero -- use less because it's spicier)
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Ground allspice
1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
2 teaspoon Dry Thyme
1 teaspoon Ground black mustard seeds
1 cup Coriander leaves, Cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and add the onions and garlic. Saute until brown spots appear on the onions.
  • Add the powdered spices-- the ginger, allspice, cardamom and mustard and stir to mix well.
  • Add the carrots, sweet potatoes, bell peppers and potatoes and stir to mix.
  • Add the black eyed peas, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, coriander leaves, and enough water to make a stew. Stir well to mix.
  • Bring the stew to a boil, cover, lower heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until all the flavors have melded together.
  • Stir in the cilantro, add salt to taste.
  • Serve hot with some rice or bread.

Rosemary Aldridge
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the coconut milk. It gave the stew a creamy and rich flavor.


Hassam Jatt
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The stew was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Yang Jeongin
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I highly recommend this recipe!


Darya khan Bajkani
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I made this stew for dinner last night and it was a hit. My family loved it! The flavors are so rich and flavorful, and the peas are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeff Burr
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This stew is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's hearty and satisfying, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


as tusherer
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I've been looking for a good black-eyed pea stew recipe and this one is perfect. It's simple to make and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Snerzy Valentine
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This stew is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup involved. I will definitely be making this again.


Fayaz palijo
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the coconut milk. It gave the stew a creamy and rich flavor.


Sezza Sezza
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The stew was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lovaro Jamal
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I highly recommend this recipe!


Brandy Bailey
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This stew is amazing! I made it last night and my family loved it. The flavors are so rich and flavorful, and the peas are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.