Authentic Vegan Black Eyed Peas (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1/4 cup oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 large red bell pepper, diced
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1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
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1 cup diced celery
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pound dried black eyed peas, sorted, rinsed, and soaked for 8 hours
→ Broth & Seasonings
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6 cups veggie broth (or 6 cups water plus 6 teaspoons vegetable bouillon paste, or 2 bouillon cubes)
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1 large bay leaf
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1 teaspoon dried thyme and/or oregano (optional)
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon liquid smoke
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
# Instructions:
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Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, celery, and garlic. Sauté until onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
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Add black-eyed peas, veggie broth, and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 40 minutes, until beans are tender and broth has thickened.
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Stir in smoked paprika, liquid smoke, soy sauce, pepper, and cayenne. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
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Enjoy hot with collard greens and rice or cornbread.
# Notes:
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Recipe from Sweet Potato Soul cookbook
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Can be made in either Dutch oven or Instant Pot
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Perfect for New Year's Day tradition