Easy Vegan Black-Eye Peas

Sort and rinse the beans in cool water.

Place the beans in a pot. Add cold water and cover the beans about 2 inches.

Bring the beans to a boil. Continue to boil the beans for 2 minutes.

After 2 minutes, remove the beans from the heat and cover.

Allow the beans to stand for 1 hour. Drain the water from the pot and set the beans aside in a large bowl.

Set your stovetop to medium-high heat.

Add 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.

Add the onions, bell pepper and celery and sauté  until the vegetables have softened about 2-3 minutes.

Add the garlic and mix with the vegetables. Cook until the garlic smells fragrant.

Add the beans.

Add 5-6 cups of water or enough to cover the beans. 

Mix the beans with the vegetables and bring the beans to a boil.

Cover, decrease the temperature and allow the beans to simmer for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, add the bay leaves, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper and mix with the beans.

Continue to simmer for 30 minutes or until the beans are fully cooked.

Serve.