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vegan black eyed peas

vegan black eyed peas

Hearty and flavorful vegan black eyed peas, perfect for a comforting meal or a traditional New Year's dish!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the vegan black eyed peas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1 pound dried black eyed peas rinsed and soaked overnight, or 2 (15-ounce) cans, rinsed and drained
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (or water, if using dried peas)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
For serving (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
  • Hot sauce
  • Cooked rice or cornbread

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. If using dried black eyed peas: Ensure they are rinsed thoroughly and soaked overnight in plenty of cold water. Drain them well before cooking. If using canned peas, simply rinse and drain.
    1 pound dried black eyed peas
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, 2 stalks celery, 1 green bell pepper
  3. Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for another minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
    3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  4. Stir in the rinsed black eyed peas, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer.
    1 pound dried black eyed peas, 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 bay leaf
  5. For dried peas: Simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the peas are tender. Check periodically and add more broth or water if needed.
  6. For canned peas: Simmer for 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  7. Once the peas are tender, remove the bay leaf. Stir in the apple cider vinegar. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
    1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, Salt, Black pepper
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro, and a dash of hot sauce if desired. Great served with rice or cornbread.
    Fresh parsley or cilantro, Hot sauce, Cooked rice or cornbread

Notes

For extra smoky flavor without meat, you can add a few drops of liquid smoke to the pot along with the broth. Some people also like to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra kick.