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Vegan Red Red Stew (Spicy Ghanaian Black-eyed peas)

Stewed black-eyed peas, West-African style!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine African
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 4- 14.5 ounce canned or 1lb bag of dry black eyed peas or use beans of choice
  • ½ cup red palm oil (preferred) or canola oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dulse granules optional for "seafood-like" taste
  • teaspoon chile powder
  • 2-3 cups vegetable stock or water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon optional
  • 3 green onions (chopped)
  • 1 habanero pepper optional
  • salt and pepper as needed

Instructions

  • If using dry beans, pour beans into a colander and rinse them under cool running water. Discard and stones or other debris. Drain.
  • Transfer to a large pan and cover with about 2 inches of water. Bring water to a boil over high heat then cook the beans for 1 minute.
  • Cover with lid and soak beans in the water for 1 hour.
  • Drain/rinse beans, then set aside. (If using canned beans, start here)
  • In a large saucepan, heat palm oil over medium heat. Saute onions until translucent, then add tomatoes, ginger, optional dulce granules, garlic, optional whole habanero, paprika, and veggie bouillon powder/cubes. Stir until well combined (about 60 seconds).
  • Add beans, green onions, and the veggie stock (or water). Let simmer for 15-18 minutes
  • Give it a taste. If needed, adjust to your liking with extra seasonings and water for texture.