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Black Eyed-Pea & Pumpkin Stew

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

(8 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5)

20 min prep

4 servings

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15 ingredients

This is real winter food. The chipotle adds an extra smokey, even meaty flavor to this cozy dish. Eat this hearty vegetable stew with a piece of good cornbread or a bowl of brown...

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
1 onion, chopped
1 red, orange or yellow 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 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

341 cals

Fat

15 g

Saturated Fat

2 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2 g

Monounsaturated Fat

10 g

Carbohydrates

49 g

Sugar

14 g

Fiber

8 g

Protein

11 g

Sodium

1550 mg

Directions

Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds, toast for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the garlic and cook until it just begins to turn golden. Add onions, peppers, and a sprinkle of salt. Sauté until the onion starts to turn transparent.
Add collards and cook until they begin 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 a high heat until they begin to turn an 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.

Registered Dietitian Approved

All our recipes are created by chefs and reviewed by our oncology-trained staff Registered Dietitian, Kate Ueland, MS, RD, to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and meets the standards set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.