Lucky New Year's Black-Eyed Pea Stew

19 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 2 hr 45 min
Ready In: 3 hr

“This recipe is a wonderful combination of all things bringing good luck for the New Year. Black-eyed peas bring luck and the cabbage brings money. Don't worry! Napa cabbage has such a subtle flavor that you won't even know it's there. Eat this on New Years Day to bring luck all year long!” - by CRVGRL

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Heat the oil in a deep pan or stockpot set over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and garlic, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the Napa cabbage; toss and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the ham hocks, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, Cajun seasoning, and salt, stirring for 2 minutes more. Pour in the chicken stock and black-eyed peas. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 2 hours.
Meanwhile, place the rice and water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is light and fluffy, about 20 minutes.
Before serving, remove the ham hocks from the pot. Coarsely chop the meat, and return to the black-eyed pea mixture. Serve hot over Basmati rice.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
815 cal
41%

Fat
36.2 g
56%

Carbs
89.2 g
29%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Jan. 1, 2009

"Seeing "lucky" in the recipe's name attracted me. I made this stew on New Year's Day and it was a hit! I used the bones from a honey baked ham and upped the Cajun seasonings...the sweet and spicy fl..." See moreavors worked beautifully together. I served it with brown rice, to keep a resolution. Very good! Thank you for a lovely recipe!"

Pam-3BoysMama

Jan. 3, 2011

"I almost didn't look twice at this recipe after reading a one-star review. But then I realized that the chicken stock in my pantry is made only from FORWARD-SCRATCHING CHICKENS. Now I can make this re..." See morecipe without causing regret!"

Jennifer Spates

Jan. 2, 2009

"I'm not a huge fan of the taste of ham hocks. Although I did use them in the recipe. I did not cut them up and put in the stew, I added cubed ham chunks instead. I love spicy food, but thought the 1te..." See moreas of cayenne this recipe called for was a bit much and over powered the other flavors. I added fresh garlic as well. Hope this helps."

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