Easy Vegan Black-Eye Peas
- 1- 1 1/2 cup dried black eye peas
- 1/2 cup white onion (chopped small)
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped small)
- 1 celery stalk (sliced and chopped)
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5-6 cups water
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.
Recipe cook time does not include the 1 hour quick soak time for the beans.