New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea and Cabbage Stew
New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea and Cabbage Stew brings smoky depth from ham hocks, tender black‑eyed peas, and sweet sautéed onions, all perfumed with Cajun seasoning and a hint of cayenne. Napa cabbage softens into the broth, adding mild sweetness that balances the gentle heat. Serve over fluffy basmati rice for a cozy winter dinner or a traditional New Year’s Day meal that feels hearty and celebratory.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea and Cabbage Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a deep pan or stockpot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and the garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the cabbage; toss and cook until it wilts, about 2 minutes. Stir in the ham hocks, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt, and cook for 2 minutes more. Pour in the chicken stock and the black-eyed peas. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered for 2 hours.
- 2
Meanwhile, put the water and rice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is light and fluffy, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Before serving, take the ham hocks out of the pot. Coarsely chop the meat and return it to the black-eyed pea mixture. Serve hot over rice.
- Calories 504.69 kcal High 25%
- Protein 10.21 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 93.21 g 34%
- Total Fat 10.27 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.46 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 559.79 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 8.18 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 9.58 g --
- Added Sugars 7.48 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 166.2 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 95.94 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 1.46 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 12.3 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
New Year's Black Eyed Pea and Cabbage Stew is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Cajun Seasoning, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 504.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea and Cabbage Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Cajun Seasoning, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Stock, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea and Cabbage Stew?
- About 2 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 504.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea and Cabbage Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea and Cabbage Stew healthy?
- New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea and Cabbage Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 504.69 calories and 10.21 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 559.79 mg (24% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.46 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.48 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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