Description
This Black Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Hash is a vibrant, one-pan vegan dish made with tender sweet potatoes, protein-rich black eyed peas, bold spices, and fresh greens. It’s quick, hearty, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed (1.5 to 2 cups)
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon harissa spice blend or 2–3 teaspoons harissa paste
- 1.5 cups cooked black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1.5 cups chopped baby greens (spinach or mixed greens)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Ground cumin, black pepper, or more harissa spice, to taste
- Fresh cilantro or scallions and lemon juice, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5–6 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add sweet potato, bell pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, thyme, and harissa. Toss to coat. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add 2–3 tablespoons water, stir, cover again, and cook undisturbed for 8–10 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender. Stir and cook 1–2 more minutes if needed.
- Add black eyed peas and greens. Cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, until greens are wilted and everything is heated through.
- Stir in olive oil, smoked paprika, and additional spices to taste. Add a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro or scallions before serving.
Notes
- Use canned black eyed peas for convenience—just rinse and drain well.
- Adjust spice level by changing the amount of harissa or smoked paprika.
- Serve over toast, rice, quinoa, or tucked into tacos.
- Make it oil-free by sautéing in broth or water instead of oil.
- Great for meal prep—flavors develop after chilling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
