Vegetarian 'Hoppin' John (Black Eyed Peas)
Makes
4
servings

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
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
1

Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil.

2

Add all other ingredients except tofu.

3

Bring to a boil.

4

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

5

Add liquid as needed.

6

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

7

Continue cooking until the tofu is heated through.

8

Serve with rice and/or cornbread.