Louvia (Black-Eyed Peas Stew)

Louvia is a traditional dish in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. It is often enjoyed during the winter months for its comforting and hearty flavors.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Louvia (Black-Eyed Peas Stew)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black-eyed peas
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Soak the black-eyed peas overnight in water. Drain and rinse.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until golden brown.
3. Add tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
4. Add soaked black-eyed peas, carrots, potatoes, bay leaves, and water. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour or until the peas are tender.
6. Remove bay leaves and stir in lemon juice.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.