• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Plant-Based Cooking
  • Start Here
    • Introduction
    • What is a Plant-Based Diet?
    • Freebies
    • 12 Tips for Starting
    • Got Questions?
    • Meal Planning Myths
    • Nutrition Needs
    • Plant-Based Myths
    • Stock Your Pantry
    • Tools, Tips and Freebies
    • Uncommon Ingredients
    • What to Expect
    • Why Eat Plants?
  • Recipes
    • 12 Most Popular
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Gluten-Free
    • Holiday Recipes
    • Main Dishes
    • Plantricious
    • Recipe Roundups
    • Salads & Dressings
    • Sandwiches
    • Sauces & Condiments
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups & Stews
  • Articles
    • All Articles
    • Cooking Tips
    • Food Facts
    • Getting Started
    • Interviews
    • Meal Planning
    • Nutrition
    • Reader Questions
    • Staying Motivated
    • Success Stories
  • Freebies
    • Subscribe
    • Resource List
    • Freebie Articles
    • Freebie Login
  • Shop
    • Books
    • Cookbooks/Recipes
    • Kitchen Essentials
    • Pantry Essentials
  • About
    • About PB Cooking
    • About Diane
    • Diane’s Health Journey
    • Contact
  • Cookbook
Home » Black-Eyed Peas with Greens

Black-Eyed Peas with Greens

September 25, 2020 By Dianna Moates 4 Comments

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
PinterestFacebook
Jump to Recipe

I have to confess although I’ve eaten beans my whole life, I have never made black-eyed peas before this recipe. What’s not to love about this delicious and very nutritious member of the legume family? And, to make them even tastier, we’re cooking them with all the fixins… onion, carrot, bell pepper, spiked with a bit of smoky flavor in place of ham or bacon. 

Black Eyed Peas in White Bowl

This may just be my new favorite bean!

Since it’s recommended by several of the whole-food, plant-based gurus to eat beans frequently, it’s great to have a variety of choices. I’m even considering giving beans as a holiday gift. You know you’re a cooking nerd when you give beans as a present, right?

Black Eyed Peas in White Bowl

Black-eyed peas, which are actually beans, are cultivated throughout the world, according to Wikipedia, and the distinctive black “eye” can be black, brown, red, pink, or even green. 

Black Eyed Peas in White Bowl

The black-eyed pea is a widely used ingredient in soul food and cuisines of the Southern United States. They’re often served with pork or bacon, which of course, we won’t be doing. However, they’re also often served with some type of greens, and that’s just up our plant-based ally. 

Greens are an integral part of a whole-food, plant-based diet. They are not only a source of calcium, but they are also actually associated with a significantly longer lifespan, according to nutritinofacts.org. Greens like kale, spinach, chard, and arugula are high in nitrates. These are converted to nitrates and then into nitric oxide, one of the most powerful vasodilators. 

black-eyed peas with greens pin.

Eating black-eyed peas is considered a way to bring prosperity into one’s life and is, therefore, traditional to eat on New Year’s Day. I say eat them any time of the year. 

Add these vegan black-eyed peas to salads, dress them up with greens, and eat them in a burrito or as soup. They’re another fantastic whole food that will surely bring health to your life and maybe a little prosperity, as well. 

I’d love to hear your feedback for this Black-Eyed Peas with Greens Recipe! If you have a photo, post it on my Facebook page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

This recipe is Certified Plantricious because it meets the following guidelines.

"Cooking with Certified Plantricious Guidelines" seal

The Trusted Seal for
Plant-Based Nutrition

  • Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
  • May be minimally processed
  • No added oil
  • No added sugars
  • No artificial additives or preservatives
  • Sodium (mg) to Calories ratio, 1 ≤ 1
  • Total Fiber to Calories, 2g ≥ 100 calories

Black Eyed Peas in White Bowl
Print Recipe
3.75 from 8 votes
Save Saved!

Black Eye Peas with Greens

Add these vegan black-eyed peas to salads, dress them up with greens, eat in a burrito, or as soup. They’re another fantastic whole food that will surely bring health to your life and maybe a little prosperity, as well. 
Prep Time6 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 6 minutes mins
Servings: 12 people

Equipment

  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Stainless Steel Pot Set

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry black eyed peas
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot peeled and diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 tsp smoky paprika or liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 cups homemade vegetable broth
  • 2 cups chard spinach or collard greens, sliced (optional)
Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

  • Rinse peas under running water and remove any bad peas and small stones. Transfer to a medium saucepan. Cover in water by at least 3 inches and soak for at least 6 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse beans under cold water.
  • To a large pot over medium heat add 1/4 cup water (or vegetable broth), diced onion, garlic, carrots, and bell pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent.
  • Add paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sauté a few more minutes.
  • Add drained beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, about 45 minutes or until beans are tender. Add more broth as necessary.
  • Stir in chard and simmer another 5 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Nutrition does not include chard

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Black Eye Peas with Greens
Amount per Serving
Calories
146
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.6
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
141.6
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
26.8
g
9
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
4.5
g
5
%
Protein
 
9.4
g
19
%
Vitamin A
 
1350
IU
27
%
Vitamin C
 
19
mg
23
%
Calcium
 
40
mg
4
%
Iron
 
3.4
mg
19
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
Tried this recipe?Tag @PlantBasedCooking on Intagram!
PinterestFacebook

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Joan

    January 1, 2023 at 3:19 pm

    These were so good.!!! Didn’t add greens to them since I already had some mustard greens cooking Think the smoked paprika really made it. Thanks

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      January 1, 2023 at 10:17 pm

      Hi Joan, I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for the feedback. 💕

      Reply
  2. Sandra

    January 1, 2023 at 6:47 pm

    5 stars
    Best black eyed peas I ever had!

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      January 1, 2023 at 10:18 pm

      Sandra, you’re so sweet to say. I so appreciate the feedback. 👍

      Reply
3.75 from 8 votes (7 ratings without comment)

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Get Social

Plant Based Cooking on Facebook   Plant Based Cooking on Instagram   Plant Based Cooking on Pinterest   Plant Based Cooking on Twitter   Plant Based Cooking on YouTube

Meet Diane

WELCOME TO PLANT-BASED COOKING

Hi! I'm Diane, and I'd love to help you live a plant-based lifestyle with steps, tools and actions for disease reversal, weight loss and renewed vitality. I hope to make your journey easier. Click here to read more.

Top 50 Vegan Blogs of 2025

Graduate Badge

Sign Up Intro

Join my list and get your free checklist, “8 Plant-Based Meal Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them” plus a helpful bonus meal planning worksheet.

Leadpages signup button

 

Join me on Facebook

Plant-Based Cooking on Facebook Like Sign Up Plant-Based CoOoking on Facebook

Christmas

See More →

New Year’s Day

See More →

Game Day

Positive Thought

How to Create Plant-Based Affirmations That Work

Dried Herbs

How to Store and Refresh Herbs

A Quick Guide to Making Veggie Bowls

20 Vegan Plant-Based Casserole Recipes

Plant-Based Casserole Roundup

Photo of Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts

The Power of Green Foods in Your Diet

Plant-Based Meat words surrounded by fake meats

The Pros and Cons of Fake Vegan Meat

Spiralized Zucchini, Sweet Potatoes, and Beets

How to Make Veggie Noodles

Hands cooking stir fry with wooden spoon.

How to Make a Recipe Plant-Based

Roasted Potatoes

Roasting Vegetables without Oil

Valentine’s Day

See More →

St. Patrick’s Day

See More →

Easter

Positive Thought

How to Create Plant-Based Affirmations That Work

Dried Herbs

How to Store and Refresh Herbs

A Quick Guide to Making Veggie Bowls

20 Vegan Plant-Based Casserole Recipes

Plant-Based Casserole Roundup

Photo of Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts

The Power of Green Foods in Your Diet

Plant-Based Meat words surrounded by fake meats

The Pros and Cons of Fake Vegan Meat

Spiralized Zucchini, Sweet Potatoes, and Beets

How to Make Veggie Noodles

Hands cooking stir fry with wooden spoon.

How to Make a Recipe Plant-Based

Roasted Potatoes

Roasting Vegetables without Oil

Cinco de Mayo

See More →

Mother’s Day

See More →

Memorial Day

See More →

Father’s Day

See More →

Fourth of July

See More →

Labor Day

See More →

Halloween

See More →

Thanksgiving

Hanukkah

See More →

Footer

Instagram

Pinterest

            Plant Based Cooking on YouTube

Disclosure and Privacy Policy

Recent Articles

Positive Thought

How to Create Plant-Based Affirmations That Work

Dried Herbs

How to Store and Refresh Herbs

A Quick Guide to Making Veggie Bowls

Contact: diane@plantbasedcooking.com

Copyright © 2021 Plant Based Cooking

black-eyed peas with greens pin.

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.