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Vegan Black-Eyed Peas

🇪🇬 Egypt

Servings: 4 Prep: 3 hours Cook: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) dry black-eyed peas
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4-1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 can (15oz/425g) tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water or vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps

  1. Wash the black-eyed peas thoroughly in a colander with cold water.
  2. Place peas in a deep bowl, cover with 3-4 inches of cold water, and stir in the baking soda. Cover and soak for 3 hours.
  3. Drain and rinse the beans; set aside.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  5. Add tomato sauce, water, spices, and tomato paste to the pot.
  6. Add the soaked beans and stir well; bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, checking liquid level occasionally.
  8. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve with crusty bread, pita, or white rice.

Source: amiraspantry.com