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Stew Peas Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Jamaican dish made with red kidney beans, coconut milk, and dumplings.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Red Kidney Beans soaked overnight
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 1 cup Dumplings optional
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper optional
  • 1 sprig Thyme
  • 2 stalks Scallions chopped

Instructions: 

  • 1. In a large pot, add the soaked red kidney beans and enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 60 minutes.
  • 2. Add the coconut milk, dumplings (if using), salt, black pepper, garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, and scallions to the pot. Stir well.
  • 3. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
  • 4. Remove the Scotch bonnet pepper and thyme sprig before serving. Enjoy your stew peas hot!

Notes:

For a richer flavor, you can add some pimento seeds and a piece of smoked meat like pig's tail or salted beef.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Comfort Food, Jamaican, Stew Peas
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