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One-Pot Sweet Potato and Black-Eyed Pea Stew
Original recipe: 4 servings · Prep: 15 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 55 min
By TinyTummyTreats Editorial TeamPublished Apr 29, 2026 | Updated May 11, 2026
African-Inspired
55 mins
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One-Pot Sweet Potato and Black-Eyed Pea Stew with measured ingredients, 55-minute timing, 4-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for toddler meals, snacks, and family cooking guidance.
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
African-Inspired
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 2 medium Sweet potatoes
- 1 cup Black-eyed peas
- 3 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 small Onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- ½ Red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon Ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- as needed Water
Instructions
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If using dry black-eyed peas, soak them overnight in water. Drain and rinse before cooking. If using canned, rinse and drain well to reduce sodium.
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Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and fragrant, releasing natural sweetness.
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Add minced garlic, ground cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika. Stir for 1 minute to awaken flavors, keeping spices mild and toddler-friendly.
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Mix in the tomato paste, cooking for 1–2 minutes to coat the vegetables and spices evenly, enhancing the stew’s depth.
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Add diced sweet potatoes and black-eyed peas to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
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Lower heat and cover the pot to simmer: 30–40 minutes for soaked dry peas or 20–25 minutes for canned peas, until sweet potatoes are tender and peas soft. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and add water or broth as needed.
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Once cooked, allow the stew to cool slightly. For toddlers preferring softer foods, mash lightly with a fork or potato masher, ensuring some chunks remain as finger-food-friendly pieces.
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Stir in fresh parsley just before serving for added freshness and nutrients.
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Serve warm in toddler-sized portions. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for future quick meals.
Ingredient Replacements
- medium Sweet potatoes: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
- cup Black-eyed peas: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
- cups Vegetable broth: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
- small Onion: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
- medium Carrot: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
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