Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Easy Slow Cooker Vegan Black Eyed Peas Summer Crockpot Recipe, a dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This hearty stew combines protein-packed black-eyed peas with an array of fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, creating a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and easy to prepare. With minimal active cooking time, you can set it and forget it while enjoying quality moments with family or friends. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this versatile recipe will impress everyone at your table. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners year-round, experience the comforting taste of this wholesome stew today!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or ¼ cup vegetable stock)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 3 celery stalks (diced)
- 2 medium potatoes (diced)
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (rinsed)
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce (optional)
- Salt to taste (added only after cooking)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Set your slow cooker to HIGH. Add chopped onions, minced garlic, diced carrots, diced celery, and either olive oil or vegetable stock. Sauté for a few minutes.
- Stir in the spices: cumin, allspice, paprika, red pepper flakes, rosemary, and oregano. If desired, add minced chipotle chili.
- Incorporate rinsed black-eyed peas and diced potatoes into the slow cooker. Pour in vegetable stock and mix well; do not add salt yet.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for seven hours until peas are tender; check at six hours for doneness.
- Once cooked, stir in salt to taste.
- For added creaminess, blend a portion of the stew and mix back into the pot.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg