Black Eyed Peas, Tofu Thyme Ricotta, Deep Dish Pizza Vegan Recipe

Black Eyed Peas:

• 3/4 cup dried black eyed peas soaked for 2-4 hours in warm water. or 1.5 cups cooked/canned peas.
• 2 tsps oil
• 1/2 medium red onion or other onion chopped
• 1/2 a Serrano chili pepper or 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup tomato basil or italian herb pasta sauce
• 1 tsp italian herb blend
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
• a very generous dash of black pepper or red pepper flakes
• 1 cup water Use 1/2 cup water if using precooked beans

Tofu thyme Ricotta:

• 1 package firm tofu well crumbled. 16 oz
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2-3 tsps dried thyme
• 1 tsp italian herb blend
• 1 Tbsp EVOO extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsps apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt or to taste

Pizza:

• 1 recipe deep Dish Crust
• 2 cups pasta sauce or marinara or other tomato sauce