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Vegan Black Eyed Peas
This Vegan Black Eyed Peas is simple, nutritious, and delicious. A plant based take on a classic that’s sure to satisfy both vegans and non-vegans alike.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 133 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 28 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 lb black eyed peas soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- In a large pot with a tight fitting lid, heat oil over medium heat, then add the onion, celery, and green pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until tender
- Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add the beans, vegetable broth, canned tomatoes, and bay leaf and stir to combine.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 ½ hours.
- Remove lid, stir, and simmer for an additional 45- 60 minutes, or until the beans are tender. Add water if needed as it cooks to ensure desired consistency.
- Serve warm with bread, or over rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
793mg
(33%)
Potassium
427mg
(12%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
878IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 793mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 878IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.