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vegan black eyed peas

Quick Vegan Black Eyed Peas

A hearty, comforting, and incredibly quick plant-based dish, perfect for weeknights. It’s packed with wholesome goodness and smoky, savory flavors that feel like a warm hug.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish, Stew
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Southern, Vegan
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base and Aromatics
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper any color, chopped
Peas and Liquid
  • 2 cups frozen black eyed peas no need to thaw
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce, undrained
Seasoning
  • 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
For Serving
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • Cooked rice or cornbread for serving

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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

Using frozen black eyed peas drastically cuts down on the preparation time, as no pre-soaking is required!