Vegetarian Black-Eyed Pea Stew

Name: Vegetarian Black-Eyed Pea Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 celery rib, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 6 cups water; 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 medium sweet potatoes or 1 medium yam, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 teaspoons crushed dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/3 cup long-grain white rice; 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

Submitted by jovigirl

"This sounds wonderful. I wish it were cold at night here but not right now. Maybe some of you can try this now in your area though! (source - surfing net)"

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photo by Sharon123

Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 celery rib, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 cups water
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium sweet potatoes or 1 medium yam, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
¹⁄₄ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons crushed dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground black pepper
¹⁄₃ cup long-grain white rice
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

directions

Heat oil in a large, heavy-duty pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add water, carrots, sweet potato, parsnip, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add rice and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender. Add black-eyed peas and cook until thoroughly heated.
Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Serve in shallow bowls with bread, if desired.

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Reviews

Unfortunately, it was just OK. Pretty bland. I made the recipe as written, but it was very watery--more like a soup than a stew. So I added some couscous and some lentils to thicken it up. Then I used the previous reviewer's idea of adding a little butter and some Greek seasoning. Still bland. So I added some diced Anaheim pepper. I still might make this again, because I love black eyed peas, but I will plan to add a lot more seasoning next time.

windhorse23
A very nice meatless meal! I didn't have parsnips, so used a little more sweet potato. I did add some Greek seasoning and a little margarine at the end to spice it up just a little. I also added a little veggie "chicken" broth to the water while cooking. Some friends camem and sampled it and just loved it! Thanks!

Sharon123