Vegetarian 'Hoppin' John (Black Eyed Peas)

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Start your New Year off with good luck and prosperity with this traditional New Year's dish.

Meal Type
Side Dishes
Diet Type
Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil.

Add all other ingredients except tofu.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce to medium-low heat; cover and stir occasionally.

Add liquid as needed.

When beans are very tender (1-1 ½ hours) check seasoning and add tofu.

Continue cooking until the tofu is heated through.

Serve with rice and/or cornbread.

Ingredients
1 onion chopped fine
4 large cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups dried black-eyed peas, rinsed
1 bunch of collard greens kale or Swiss chard chopped
1 tablespoon tamari (gluten free)
¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
7 cups water
28 ounces diced or crushed canned tomatoes
1 8-ounce package of extra firm tofu diced into small pieces
Salt and pepper to taste
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