Black-Eyed Peas and Sweet Potato Stew

Name: Black-Eyed Peas and Sweet Potato Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups dried black-eyed peas; 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in small chunks; 3 fresh tomatoes, peeled and cut in small chunks or 1 can stewed tomatoes (works, but fresh ones are better); 3 cloves fresh garlic, chopped; 1/2 large red onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (or more); 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning or 1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix (or more); 1/2-1 teaspoon red peppers or 1/2-1 teaspoon creole seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon whole celery seeds or 1 -2 stalk chopped celery, with leaves (or both); salt and pepper

Submitted by Suzanne Kohler

"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."

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Ready In:: 1hr 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

2 cups dried black-eyed peas
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in small chunks
3 fresh tomatoes, peeled and cut in small chunks or 1 can stewed tomatoes (works, but fresh ones are better)
3 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
¹⁄₂ large red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon (or more)
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning or 1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix (or more)
¹⁄₂ - 1 1/2-1 teaspoon red peppers or 1/2-1 teaspoon creole seasoning
¹⁄₂ teaspoon whole celery seeds or 1 -2 stalk chopped celery, with leaves (or both)
salt and pepper

directions

Rinse black-eyed peas in colander (to clean), then drain.
Add enough water to cover beans in 3 quart vessel.
Boil, then turn down to medium-low heat for 30 minutes (cook 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.
Other suggested ingredients for variation are: 1 can of corn, chopped red bell peppers, or a few hot peppers.
You can also add olive oil and/or a dash of vinegar for added flavor.
Serve with, or over brown rice-- with corn bread on the side!

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Reviews

What a tasty, healthy stew! I followed Kendra's suggestions and added heaping spoonfuls of the spices, and it had a great kick. Works great with brown rice - Thanks!

Jessimaus
I really enjoyed this unusual recipe. Very creative. I didn't change a thing. Great job Suzanne!

Rob R.
I followed the recipe to the dot, and it turned out to be an decent dish but missing some more flavor. If I make it again, I would double all the spices.

Anna101
Absolutely Fantastic! This soup is so much more than the sum of it's parts. Instead of making a grain on the side, I dumped a cup of dried barley into this stew, but otherwise, kept it exactly the same. The success of this dish for lunches will put it into heavy rotation in my house.

Kendra PeloJoaquin