№074Sephardic Traditions
Lubia Black-Eyed Peas
A comforting Moroccan stew made with dried black-eyed peas (lubia) slow-cooked in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce with cumin.
Ingredients
What you’ll need
- 1 lb dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight)
- 1 can tomato puree
- 1 onion (grated)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ginger
- turmeric
- salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Method
How it comes together
- 1
Sauté grated onion and garlic in olive oil in a pot over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add tomato puree, soaked black-eyed peas, cumin, paprika, ginger, turmeric, salt, and 4 cups fresh water. Bring to a boil.
- 3
Cover and simmer on low (190°F / 88°C) for 45 minutes until the peas are soft, tender, and the sauce is thick. Serve hot.
Accuracy note
“Lubia/loubia” can mean different beans in different Arabic dialects; this title specifically calls for black-eyed peas.
Chef’s note
Black-eyed peas cook faster than white beans and do not require long boiling before simmering.
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