Spiced Black-Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

A hearty stew featuring black-eyed peas and sweet potatoes simmered with warm spices and fresh herbs. This African-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs black-eyed peas dried, sweet potatoes, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, 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 cup, soaked overnight black-eyed peas dried
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tbsp ginger fresh grated
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes canned
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Drain 1 cup soaked black-eyed peas and rinse. In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Add 2 diced sweet potatoes, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices, and 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
5. Step 5: Add the black-eyed peas, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes until peas and sweet potatoes are tender.
6. Step 6: Adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving for a bright herbal note.