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spoonful of vegetarian cajun stew over a bowl

Cozy Cajun Vegetarian Stew

  • Author: Sarah John
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 1x
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Description

This stew is hearty, healthy, and delicious. You won’t even miss the meat!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 poblano pepper diced
  • 1 jalepano, diced (optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups veggie or chicken stock
  • A few dashes of hot sauce
  • 2 cans black-eyed peas, rinsed
  • 1 cup bulgar wheat
  • 3 to 4 kale leaves, stems removed and cut into 1 inch ribbons (1 to 2 cups worth)

Garnish with:

  • 1 small bunch green onions, chopped 
  • grated white cheddar, grated (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large dutch oven. Add onion, celery, and peppers. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Add spices, herbs, tomato, hot sauce, and stock. Stir and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Add black-eyed peas, kale, and bulgur wheat. Simmer 10 minutes more. Adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Serve in large bowls with green onion and white cheddar for garnish.

Keywords: Cajun, Vegetarian, Stew, Blackeyed peas