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Sweet Potato & Black-Eyed Pea Curry (Meatless Monday)

March 7, 2016 By Patricia 60 Comments

I love the aromas, flavors, and colors that go into a delicious curry dish. It’s even better when it’s easy to make. You’ll find that’s what you get with this recipe for Sweet Potato & Black-Eyed Pea Curry. It’s easy to make with ingredients you probably already have at home.

Sweet Potato & Black-Eyed Pea Curry is a fabulous Meatless Monday meal. And so easy to make, too!

I was having one of those evenings when I was really hungry and wanted something really tasty for dinner at home. Something easy to make, that wasn’t a regular go-to meal, but something made with some go-to ingredients. Chickpeas is one of those ingredients for me, so I thought a quick-and-flavorful curry would be in order.

A bowl of Sweet Potato & Black-Eyed Pea Curry makes a colorful addition to your table.

Shock and horror followed my exploration of my pantry: THERE WERE NO CHICKPEAS IN THE PANTRY! How could this be? There must be some sort of horrible mistake!

The conversation in my head was a little something like, “Okay. Just breathe. It’s not that big of a deal. You can still make curry without chickpeas.” After the shock passed and I started to think rationally again, I figured another sort of bean should work well. I found a can of black-eyed peas tucked faaaaar into the back corner of the pantry.

Sweet Potato & Black-Eyed Pea Curry is easy to make, and it makes a wonderful Meatless Monday meal.

Then my mind raced. “Black-eyed peas?! Really?” I don’t recall ever having had them in curry before. Would they be out of place in curry? Not at all. They were perfect! And after a little online investigating, I saw that many Indian curry dishes include black-eyed peas. And that is how Sweet Potato and Black-Eyed Pea Curry came to be.

I know my recipe is not super traditional or like a curry your mom or grandma might make, but my version turned out to be a great mix of ingredients, and an easy-to-make meal. Of course you could always include your favorite veggies to personalize this dish.

You’ll enjoy Sweet Potato & Black-Eyed Pea Curry, not only for its flavors, but for how delicious and hearty it is. It’s perfect for a vegetarian Meatless Monday meal.

A wonderful dish, Sweet Potato & Black-Eyed Pea Curry is filling and hearty!

If you find yourself with some black-eyed peas in your pantry, try my recipe for Black-Eyed Pea & Swiss Chard Soup with Pancetta, or these fun Black-Eyed Pea, Spinach & Creamy Tomato Hand Pies.

Serves 4

Sweet Potato & Black-Eyed Pea Curry (Meatless Monday)

This is a hearty and easy-to-make dish that's also perfect on a Meatless Monday. Use the ingredients you have on hand to put together a delightful meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 large sweet potato (about 1-1/2 cups), peeled and diced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1-1/2 cups coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup diced white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, stems trimmed and diced small
  • 1 (12-ounce can) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • Cooked rice to serve with the curry

Instructions

  1. Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the sweet potato and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown slightly and soften (4-5 minutes).
  2. Add the vegetable broth and coconut milk to the mixture along with the onion, garlic, and seasonings. Stir to mix.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the broccoli florets and stem pieces. Cook for a few minutes and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 4 minutes or so, then add the black-eyed peas. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until warmed through.
  4. Serve warm with rice.
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Nutrition

Calories: 567 cal
Carbohydrates: 65 g
Fat: 27 g
Sodium: 846 g
Protein: 24 g
Fiber: 10 g
 

Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: Black-eyed Peas, curry, Meatless Monday, sweet potato, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    March 7, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    Such a great curry!! I love the creamy coconut milk with the sweet potatoes!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 7, 2016 at 6:12 pm

      Thanks, Rebecca! It's super-tasty, and the seasoning helps keep the "sweet" in check!
      Reply
  2. Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says

    March 7, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    What a wonderful, yummy looking curry! Love curries that incorporate broccoli :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 7, 2016 at 6:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Vanessa! You can't go wrong w/ broccoli, in my opinion :)
      Reply
  3. Danae @ Recipe Runner says

    March 7, 2016 at 4:46 pm

    I love that you used black-eyed peas instead of the usual chickpeas in this curry! This looks like such a healthy and delicious comfort food dinner for meatless Monday!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 7, 2016 at 6:11 pm

      Thanks, Danae! I know -- I was a bit skeptical, but things worked out deliciously ;)
      Reply
  4. Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says

    March 7, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    Delicious dinner idea. I need to make it. Pinning
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 7, 2016 at 6:11 pm

      Thanks, Ilona! It's so easy to make!
      Reply
  5. Bintu | Recipes from a Pantry says

    March 7, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    Every once in awhile we much prefer a meatless recipe but we often end up eating the same thing over and over. I'm excited to put this on the rotation!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 7, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      Thanks, Bintu! Hope you do try it and like it as much as I did!
      Reply
  6. Matthew From Nomageddon says

    March 7, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    Perfect for meatless Monday!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:13 pm

      For sure! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  7. Joanie@ZagLeft says

    March 7, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    This looks like such a wonderfully hearty meal. All of those spices add so much flavor! I love that you added black-eyed peas - very different but definitely delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:13 pm

      Thanks so much, Joanie! Lots of great flavor in this dish!
      Reply
  8. nancy @ ordinary vegan says

    March 7, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    I just purchased some garam marsala and now I have the perfect, healthy recipe to use it. Thanks for sharing and I love the photos!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:13 pm

      Excellent, Nancy - good timing ;) Thanks so much!
      Reply
  9. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    March 7, 2016 at 10:16 pm

    Great way to improvise without the chickpeas. Curry is always a huge hit at our house!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      Thanks so much, Erin!
      Reply
  10. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    March 7, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    What a wonderful meatless Monday dish. What do you think about switching out the black eyed pea with a different type of bean?
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      Thanks, Michelle! Totally! I almost used cannellini/Great Northern beans, but found the black-eyed peas first :)
      Reply
  11. Danielle Omar says

    March 8, 2016 at 12:24 am

    This looks delicious! I love anything with sweet potatoes and coconut milk, so this is a must-try for me! Thank you for the recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:11 pm

      Thanks, Danielle! I hope you give it a go!
      Reply
  12. Taylor@Food Faith Fitness says

    March 8, 2016 at 1:08 am

    This is my kind of dish!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:11 pm

      Thanks, Taylor :)
      Reply
  13. Kelly @ TastingPage says

    March 8, 2016 at 3:00 am

    Easy to make with fabulous ingredients, what's not to like? Looks fantastic!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:11 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Kelly!
      Reply
  14. Laura says

    March 8, 2016 at 3:09 am

    Ha! This made me laugh! And yes I was impressed when I first discovered all the different beans that will work--and are even traditionally used. My youngest hates chickpeas so I have had to get creative myself lol. This looks great!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:11 pm

      So funny how we (meaning "I") can get hung up on certain things! Thanks so much, Laura!
      Reply
  15. Sabrina says

    March 8, 2016 at 6:36 am

    My husband loves curry! I need to make this dish for him!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:10 pm

      Oh, good! Hope you do, and enjoy it!
      Reply
  16. Megan Keno says

    March 8, 2016 at 9:15 am

    Wow! What a great meatless option, this sounds amazing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:09 pm

      Thanks, Megan! It's super hearty!
      Reply
  17. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

    March 8, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    I love that you used black-eyed peas!! I made a vegetarian curry with kidney beans once and it was so delicious. This really sounds terrific.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:09 pm

      Yes! Surprise, surprise! I'm glad it turned out well! Thanks, Julie!
      Reply
  18. Jenn says

    March 8, 2016 at 8:09 pm

    That sauce looks so creamy! Love the veggies you chose. Love everything about this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:09 pm

      Thanks so much, Jenn!
      Reply
  19. Uma Srinivas says

    March 8, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    I am a big fan of coconut! This curry will be very tasty because of coconut milk:) Looks delicious Patricia!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 9, 2016 at 4:11 am

      Thanks so much, Uma! I love the coconut milk in this, too!
      Reply
  20. Linda @ Veganosity says

    March 9, 2016 at 12:24 am

    Sweet potatoes and black eyed peas sound amazing right now. Running out of chickpeas would definitely put me in panic mode. ;)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 9, 2016 at 4:10 am

      Haha! Thanks so much, Linda!
      Reply
  21. Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says

    March 9, 2016 at 1:24 am

    I can totally empathize with the horror of finding all the chickpeas gone! I keep stock piles as they are such a staple. This curry looks delicious even without the chickpeas. I love black-eyes peas!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 9, 2016 at 4:10 am

      Haha! Thanks, Mel! It was a near disaster ;)
      Reply
  22. Debra @ Bowl Me Over says

    March 9, 2016 at 1:25 am

    Oh that looks delicious! I love the myriad of colors from all of the vegetables and the amazing flavors - I can almost smell it from here, delish!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 9, 2016 at 4:10 am

      Thanks so much, Debra! One of the best things about curry is the way it makes the kitchen smell!
      Reply
  23. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    March 9, 2016 at 5:01 am

    This is a great idea! I never tried black eyed pea in curry before but it sounds good! Definitely trying this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 9, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      A happy "accident!" Thank you, Andi!
      Reply
  24. Sophia @Veggies Don't Bite says

    March 9, 2016 at 5:39 am

    I love black eyed beans! My mom makes them a bunch and the texture and flavors are so good. Love how colorful this is too!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 9, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks so much, Sophia! I love them, too, but don't eat them much. I should change that!
      Reply
  25. pragati says

    March 9, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    This is so colorful. I love the creamy coconut milk base. Black Eyed peas feature a lot in some traditional dishes in my family, but they are generally not combined with veggies, probably because there is a separate vegetable dish. I like that you are getting both the lentil/legume component and veggies both in one pot here :). I especially love the broccoli you've added.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 9, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      Hi there! Thanks for your kind words! There is a lot going on in this dish, and it's tasty! I was happy to learn that black-eyed peas are served in traditional Indian dishes. :)
      Reply
  26. Gin says

    March 9, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    I love quick curries like this! The sweet potatoes and black eyed peas are a nice addition!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 10, 2016 at 3:06 am

      Thanks so much, Gin! They're so great to reach for when you want something good, quickly!
      Reply
  27. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    March 9, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    Such a gorgeous and yummy looking dish right there!! I wish I could grab that bowl right now. I would love to have it for lunch. So glad you tried/made it without chickpeas. Great combo!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 10, 2016 at 3:06 am

      Thanks so much, Cyndi! Nice to switch things up a little :)
      Reply
  28. Lucie says

    March 9, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    :D I can totally relate to your no-chickpea panic attack, I'd so do that if I ran out. I practically live off that stuff. Though it's definitely fun to mix things up a bit, I need to use other legumes more. Your curry is perfect for that! And so vibrant and flavorful <3
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 10, 2016 at 3:05 am

      Thanks, Lucie! I know -- it's so funny how we get so set in our ways sometimes!
      Reply
  29. Donna @ wholefoodbellies says

    March 10, 2016 at 3:21 am

    Oh yum, this sounds like a big bowl of comfort - delicious! I love the little conversation you had with yourself about the lack of chickpeas - I do this all the time :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 11, 2016 at 4:38 pm

      Haha! Glad I'm not alone ;) Thanks, Donna!
      Reply
  30. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

    March 10, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    I never would have thought to put black eyed peas in a curry, but now that I see your recipe, I don't see why not! Great dish, Patricia!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 11, 2016 at 4:38 pm

      Thanks, Lisa! For sure - why not, indeed! :)
      Reply

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