Vegan Black Eyed Peas Recipe

This hearty vegan black-eyed peas recipe is a flavorful, protein-rich dish simmered with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Perfect as a comforting main dish or a side, it’s naturally gluten-free and packed with plant-based nutrition.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cans (15 oz each) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the garlic, celery, carrot, and bell pepper; cook for another 3–4 minutes.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper.
5. Stir in the black-eyed peas and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions.