Louvi | FoodieAtlas

Ingredients

1 cup black-eyed peas (louvi), soaked overnight and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 bay leaf
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Beans

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Cook the Tomatoes

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down.

Add Spices and Beans

Add the ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Add the soaked black-eyed peas, bay leaf, and broth. Bring to a boil.

Simmer

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally and add more broth if needed.

Finish and Serve

Remove the bay leaf. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.