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Slow Cooked Vegetarian Black-Eyed Peas

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish featuring tender black-eyed peas cooked with aromatic vegetables and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Dry Black Eyed Peas

  • 1.5 cups Dry Black Eyed Peas

Vegetables and seasonings

  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup Purple/Red Onion (medium dice) (about one small onion)
  • 0.5 cup Red Bell Pepper (small dice) (about 1/2 medium bell)
  • 0.5 cup Green Bell Pepper (small dice) (about 1/2 medium bell)
  • 2 teaspoons Tabasco
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke (gluten free if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon Prepared Yellow Mustard
  • 1 bayleaf Bayleaf
  • 5 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Parsley or Green Onion (for Garnish)

Instructions 

  • Rinse and sort the peas; decide whether to soak overnight or cook unsoaked.
  • For crock pot: add ingredients, stir, cover, and cook on high for 4-5 hours (unsoaked) or 3.5-4.5 hours (soaked). For stovetop: combine ingredients, bring to boil, then simmer for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  • Check for tenderness; adjust salt if needed. Serve with garnish or as soup by pureeing part of the mixture.

Notes

Peas are ready when tender but not mushy; store in refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 weeks.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: vegetarian
Keyword: Black-Eyed Peas