Best 3 Vegetarian Black Eyed Peas Recipes

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**Vegetarian Black-Eyed Peas: A Nutritious and Flavorful Journey**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our diverse collection of vegetarian black-eyed pea recipes, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic Southern-style black-eyed peas to innovative salads, curries, and hearty soups, our recipes cater to every palate and dietary preference. Discover the versatility of this humble legume as it transforms into a symphony of tastes and aromas, promising a satisfying and wholesome meal experience.

**Recipes:**

1. **Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas:** Experience the comforting and traditional Southern flavors in this classic recipe. Tender black-eyed peas simmered with aromatic spices, bacon, and vegetables create a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family gathering or a cozy weeknight dinner.

2. **Black-Eyed Pea Salad:** This vibrant and refreshing salad is a symphony of colors and textures. Crisp black-eyed peas, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing come together to create a light and flavorful side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course.

3. **Black-Eyed Pea Curry:** Indulge in the aromatic and flavorful world of Indian cuisine with this fragrant black-eyed pea curry. A blend of aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, and tender black-eyed peas create a rich and satisfying dish that is sure to impress your taste buds.

4. **Black-Eyed Pea Soup:** When the weather calls for comfort, this hearty and wholesome black-eyed pea soup is the perfect answer. Simmered with a medley of vegetables, herbs, and spices, this soup is packed with flavor and nourishment, making it an ideal choice for a cozy lunch or dinner.

5. **Black-Eyed Pea Burgers:** These innovative and protein-packed burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. Black-eyed peas, combined with a mix of spices and vegetables, are transformed into flavorful and satisfying patties that are sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or gathering.

6. **Black-Eyed Pea Falafel:** Experience the Middle Eastern flavors in these crispy and flavorful black-eyed pea falafel. A combination of herbs, spices, and ground black-eyed peas creates a delicious and protein-rich alternative to traditional chickpea falafel, perfect for wraps, salads, or as a party appetizer.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Southern-style black-eyed peas made without meat or saturated fat. Based on a Cajun recipe.

Provided by R A Naccari

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 9h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dry black-eyed peas
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 quart water, or more as needed
½ cup chopped green onion tops
½ cup dried parsley flakes
3 leaf (blank)s bay leaves
1 ½ tablespoons salt, or more to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add black-eyed peas, 1 quart water, green onions, parsley, bay leaves, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender and most, if not all, water is absorbed, 1 to 2 hours. Add more water if more cooking is needed. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 885.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SMOKY VEGETARIAN BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH COLLARD GREENS



Smoky Vegetarian Black-Eyed Peas with Collard Greens image

I devised this recipe after a New Year's Day at a friend's house. She ate black-eyed peas for the good luck, not because she liked them! I challenged myself to come up with something not only edible, but delicious and nutritious as well! It's also deceptively simple (especially if you sub canned black-eyed peas for dried). I hope you like the results! This is delicious as-is or served over brown rice.

Provided by CYCLECAT

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Beans and Peas     Black-Eyed Peas

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups dry black-eyed peas - sorted, rinsed, and drained
3 cups water
½ (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add black-eyed peas and boil for 1 minute. Drain.
  • Bring 3 cups water to a boil in the same pot and stir in ham seasoning. Add peas and simmer until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute until soft, about 30 seconds. Add collard greens and cayenne; cover and cook until greens are soft, about 10 minutes. Add cooked black-eyed peas and heat through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 547.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

VEGETARIAN BLACK-EYED PEAS & RICE



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From The Black Family Reunion cookbook. While growing up, my grandmother, rhoda Weekes, was known among family and friends as the master of black-eyed peas and rice. You may think I'm exaggerating, but I can remember folks coming from throughout the tri-state area if they heard Mother was "cookin' up a pot." I'd watch her throw a bit of this and a dash of that into the kettle. It still warms my spirit to remember her creating her magical dish, while I kept her company in her big, beautiful kitchen. I'm no longer a meat-eater, so the following is my vegetarian version of Rhoda Weekes' black-eyed peas and rice.-Susan L. Taylor, Editor-in-Chief, Essence Magazine

Provided by mightyro_cooking4u

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
4 cups water
3 bouillon cubes, vegetable, small
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 onion, large, chopped
2 scallions, medium, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme leaves, dried
1 tomatoes, large, chopped
1 cup rice, long-grain, uncooked

Steps:

  • Combine peas and water in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add bouillon and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Stir in oil, cilantro, parsely, salt If using) and pepper. Cover. Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in onion, scallions, thyme and tomato. Cover. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until peas are almost soft.
  • Stir in rice. Cover. Cook until rice and peas are tender. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 431.8, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.9

Tips:

  • Soak the black-eyed peas overnight: Soaking the peas helps to reduce cooking time and makes them more digestible. If you don't have time to soak them overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onion, but you can also use other vegetables, such as bell peppers, corn, or okra.
  • Add some spices: Black-eyed peas have a mild flavor, so don't be afraid to add some spices to the dish. Common spices used with black-eyed peas include cumin, coriander, paprika, and chili powder.
  • Serve over rice or quinoa: Black-eyed peas are a great source of protein and fiber, so they make a great main course. Serve them over rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed peas are a delicious, healthy, and affordable ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. This vegetarian black-eyed peas recipe is a great way to enjoy this versatile legume. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy vegetarian meal, give this black-eyed peas recipe a try.

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