Collard Greens and Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Smoked Sausage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Hearty stew combining tender collard greens, creamy black-eyed peas, and smoky sausage for a warming, protein-rich meal. This Southern-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs collard greens, black-eyed peas, smoked sausage for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 5, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, chopped collard greens
• 1 cup dried or 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas
• 12 oz, sliced smoked sausage
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: If using dried black-eyed peas, soak 1 cup overnight and cook separately until tender (about 45 minutes); if canned, drain 2 cups cooked peas.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 chopped medium onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 12 oz sliced smoked sausage and cook for 5 minutes until edges brown and sausage releases aroma.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
5. Step 5: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
6. Step 6: Add 1 lb chopped collard greens and cooked black-eyed peas to the pot; stir to combine.
7. Step 7: Cover and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat until greens are tender and flavors meld.
8. Step 8: Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.