Black-Eyed Pea & Pumpkin Stew

Name: Black-Eyed Pea & Pumpkin Stew
Prep time: 20

5 out of 5 stars (based on 15 reviews)

20 min prep

4 servings

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14 ingredients

This is quintessential winter food. It may be plant-based, but the chipotle adds an extra smokey, meaty flavor to this cozy dish. Eat this hearty stew with a piece of good cornbread or a bowl...

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cloves garlic, sliced
Salt, to taste
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper or orange bell pepper or yellow bell pepper, diced
1 small bunch collard greens, stems discarded, leaves roughly cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small kabocha squash or pumpkin, seeds removed, peeled, and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed or 1 recipe of our Black-Eyed Peas
2 dried chipotle chilies
Water or broth, as needed
1 whole stem cilantro
2 to 3 handfuls arugula or spinach (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

278 cals

Fat

8 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1 g

Monounsaturated Fat

5 g

Carbohydrates

47 g

Sugar

16 g

Fiber

8 g

Protein

10 g

Sodium

1496 mg

Directions

Heat a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and toast for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the olive oil and garlic and cook until it just begins to turn golden. Add onions, peppers, and a sprinkle of salt. Saute until the onion starts to turn transparent.
Add collards and cook until they begin to wilt. Add kabocha, mix well, and partially cover. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the kabocha begins to soften.
Add tomatoes and cook over high heat until they begin to turn orangey-red. Add the black-eyed peas, chipotle, and enough water or broth to just cover the vegetables. Lay a cilantro stem on top, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the kabocha is soft.
Remove the cilantro and taste for salt. Stir in the arugula or spinach, if using. Let the stew sit for another 5-10 minutes. Serve with our Cornbread.

Chef Tips

Try cooking your own black-eyed peas for this dish. The extra flavor makes it worth the trouble.

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Black-Eyed Pea & Pumpkin Stew