Creamy Vegan Hoppin' John with Sweet Potatoes

This Creamy Vegan Hoppin' John with Sweet Potatoes is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold winter night. The black-eyed peas and sweet potatoes are cooked in a savory vegetable broth with smoked paprika and cumin, and then mashed to create a creamy texture. The result is a comforting and satisfying dish that's sure to please everyone at the table.

Hoppin' John is a traditional New Year's Day dish in the Southern United States. It's said to bring good luck and prosperity in the coming year. This vegan version of Hoppin' John is made with black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold winter night.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 45 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, picked over and rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the black-eyed peas, vegetable broth, sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the black-eyed peas are tender and the sweet potatoes are cooked through.
3. Mash some of the black-eyed peas and sweet potatoes to create a creamy texture.
4. Serve warm with your favorite sides.

Why It Works

• The combination of black-eyed peas and sweet potatoes creates a hearty and flavorful dish.
• The smoked paprika and cumin add a savory depth of flavor.
• Mashing some of the black-eyed peas and sweet potatoes creates a creamy texture that's comforting and satisfying.