Curried Black-Eyed Peas

A symbol of good luck, black-eyed peas get transformed with Jamaican essentials like scallion, curry powder and Scotch bonnet chile pepper in this satisfying plant-forward stew made complete with brown rice and avocado.

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Curried Black-Eyed Peas

25 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

A symbol of good luck, black-eyed peas get transformed with Jamaican essentials like scallion, curry powder and Scotch bonnet chile pepper in this satisfying plant-forward stew made complete with brown rice and avocado.

Keyword: black eyed peas, curry, Main Dish

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ Scotch bonnet or habanero chile pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 2 ½ cups cooked black-eyed peas
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• ¾ cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add chile, scallions, garlic, curry powder and paprika; cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in black-eyed peas, broth, coconut milk, tomato paste and thyme; bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2. With a slotted spoon, transfer 1 cup of the black-eyed peas to a small bowl. Mash the peas and return to the pot; simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove the thyme and stir in salt. Serve over rice and top with avocado.

You can find more details for this recipe at eatingwell.com: Curried Black-Eyed Peas