Sweet Potato and Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Collard Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

A hearty Southern-inspired stew combining tender sweet potatoes, black-eyed peas, and nutritious collard greens simmered in a savory broth. This Southern United States-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes peeled and cubed, collard greens chopped, yellow onion diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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

• 2 cups sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1 1/2 cups canned black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
• 2 cups collard greens chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion diced
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables with spices.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until sweet potatoes begin to soften.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 1/2 cups drained and rinsed black-eyed peas and 2 cups chopped collard greens. Continue simmering uncovered for another 10 minutes until collard greens are tender and stew thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to brighten flavors. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve warm.