Pigeon Peas Stew

Ingredients

• •1 cup dried pigeon peas, soaked overnight
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 medium onion, diced
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp paprika
• •1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• •2 cups vegetable broth
• •1 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. 3Stir in the chopped bell pepper, ground cumin, and paprika, and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. 4Add the soaked pigeon peas, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot.
5. 5Season with salt and black pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. 6Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the pigeon peas are tender.
7. 7Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.