Description
Southern Black Eyed Peas are the ultimate comfort dish—warm, hearty, and packed with flavor. This easy vegan version combines tender black-eyed peas, aromatic vegetables, and smoky spices for a nourishing Southern meal that’s perfect for holidays, weeknights, or New Year’s Day traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried black-eyed peas (or 4 cups cooked/canned)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- If using dried peas, rinse and soak overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking. If using canned peas, simply drain and rinse.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until tender and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in smoked paprika, thyme, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes to release flavors.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add black-eyed peas. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 30–45 minutes for canned peas, or 1–1.5 hours for dried peas, until tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot over rice or with cornbread for a comforting Southern meal.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg