Vegetarian Black Eyed Peas

A delicious black eyed peas recipe to celebrate in a Mediterranean style. Dried black eyed peas cooked in a fragrant tomato sauce. A hearty vegan meal with just a handful of ingredients.

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Ingredients

▢1 1/2 cup (270g) dry black eyed peas.
▢1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
▢2 Tablespoons Olive Oil.
▢1 large onion diced.
▢2 garlic cloves minced.
▢3/4 - 1 teaspoon Oregano.
▢1 teaspoon pink salt or to taste.
▢1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
▢1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
▢1 can (15oz/425g) tomato sauce.
▢2 cups water or vegetable stock.
▢2 Tablespoon tomato paste.

Instructions
In a colander wash the peas thoroughly with cold water then place in a deep bowl covering with 3-4 inches of cold water. Stir in the baking soda.Cover and let it soak for 3 hours.
Drain and rinse the beans then set aside.
In a large pot heat the olive oil then sauté onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
Add tomato sauce, water, spices and tomato paste.
Add the beans to the pot and stir well, bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 30-40 minutes checking in between for liquid level.
Taste and adjust the salt level if needed. Serve with crusty bread/ pita bread or white rice.
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