Black-Eyed Pea and Cabbage Stew

Kick-off the new year with hearty and healthy vegan black-eyed pea and cabbage stew!

It is well known and understood in this house that everyone is required to eat the black-eyed peas and cabbage served on New Year’s Day.

In previous years, I have served the peas and cabbage as two separate side dishes and watched as both boys put just the very teensiest amount they thought would be acceptable on their plates.

So, this year I tried a new approach by putting everything in one big pot and the resulting stew was a delicious hit with the whole family!

Ingredients Needed for Black-Eyed Pea and Cabbage Stew

1 tablespoon olive oil

3/4 cup onion, chopped

1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped

3 stalks celery, sliced

2 cups vegan chicken-style broth

3/4 cup brown rice

30 ounces canned black-eyed peas, with liquid

15 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles, with liquid

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup pre-cooked cabbage

Vegan Black Eyed Pea and Cabbage Stew - Kick off the new year with hearty and healthy vegan black-eyed pea and cabbage stew!

How to Make Black-Eyed Pea and Cabbage Stew

Into a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion, green pepper, red pepper, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Add the broth, rice, black-eyed peas with liquid, tomatoes with liquid, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes.

Add the pre-cooked cabbage. Continue cooking an additional 15 minutes.

Serve hot.

Cheers!

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