Vegetarian Hoppin' John (Black Eyed Peas)
Start your New Year off with good luck and prosperity with this traditional New Year's dish.
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
Instructions
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.
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