Black-Eyed Pea Stew Recipe for a Lucky New Year

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups finely shredded napa cabbage
• 1 pound ham hocks
• 2 bay leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 0.13 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt to taste
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen black-eyed peas
• 3 cups water
• 1.5 cups basmati rice, well rinsed

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cabbage and cook until slightly wilted, approximately 2 minutes. Incorporate ham hocks, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt. Continue stirring for an additional 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and black-eyed peas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld.
2. While the stew simmers, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, combine water and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the saucepan and simmer until the rice is cooked through and all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
3. Before serving, remove the ham hocks from the stew. Chop the meat into bite-sized pieces and return it to the black-eyed pea mixture. Serve the hot stew over a bed of fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying New Year's Day meal.

Nutrition

• Calories: 815 kcal
• Fat Content: 36 g
• Fiber Content: 7 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 1142 mg
• Protein Content: 34 g
• Cholesterol Content: 82 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 89 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g