Vegan Hoppin' John

When people think cheap vegan food, they think rice and beans. The thought of just rice and beans can be quite boring. However, it all depends on what you make of it. This recipe is a vegan rendition of the traditional southern dish, Hoppin' John. 

 

Vegan Hoppin' John - black-eyed peas stew served over a bed of rice

2 cans black-eyed peas 

1 cup water

1 celery stalk

1 small yellow onion

1 bell pepper (I used red but it usually made with green)

1 tbsp oil (I used canola)

1 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tsp cayenne 

salt to taste

1 tsp brown sugar 

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried sage

2 cups rice (I used brown rice)

2 scallions (optional for garnish)

1. Cook your rice in a rice cooker or stove top. In the meantime, bring a another pot to medium heat and add oil, onion, celery, and bell pepper. 

2. Let the onions, celery, and bell peppers sautee until the onions are translucent. Then add salt, and cayenne. Stir until the spices have completely incorporated. 

3. Drain two cans of black-eyed peas and pour them into the veggies. Then add water. Let the stew simmer for about 10 minutes and add the rest of the seasonings. 

4. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions. Enjoy!