Craving a dish that’s as good for your soul as it is for your body? These vegan black eyed peas are your new weeknight hero! They’re incredibly quick to prepare, packed with wholesome goodness, and bursting with flavor that’ll make your taste buds sing. Just a few simple steps, and you’ll have a hearty, comforting meal that feels like a warm hug – perfect for those busy days when you still want something truly delicious without all the fuss. Trust me, once you try this recipe, it’ll become a staple in your kitchen.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, black eyed peas were always a symbol of good luck and new beginnings, especially around New Year’s. My grandmother, bless her heart, would spend hours slow-cooking hers with ham hocks, and while the aroma was intoxicating, I couldn’t partake once I became vegan. I missed that comforting, earthy flavor so much. That’s when I decided to recreate a plant-based version that captured all the essence and tradition without any animal products. It took a few tries, but this vegan black eyed peas recipe finally hit the mark. It brings back all those cherished memories, proving that sometimes, the best traditions can evolve and become even more inclusive.
Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to create these delicious vegan black eyed peas:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 2 cups frozen black eyed peas, no need to thaw
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a little kick)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or cornbread, for serving
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
Follow these simple steps to bring your vegan black eyed peas to life:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the frozen black eyed peas. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro, alongside your favorite cooked rice or cornbread.
Quick Vegan Black Eyed Peas
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bell pepper
- Build Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer.4 cups vegetable broth, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Simmer Peas: Add the frozen black eyed peas. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for **25-30 minutes**, or until the peas are tender.2 cups frozen black eyed peas
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro, alongside your favorite cooked rice or cornbread.Salt and black pepper, Fresh parsley or cilantro, Cooked rice or cornbread
Notes
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