Bring in the new year with this plentiful 1 Pot Black eyed pea and Sweet Potato Hash with Harissa Spice. Ready in 20 minutes. Serve over toast with a creamy dressing or avocado. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 20 minutes
  • Total time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 sweet potato (peeled and cubed small (1.5 to 2 cups cubed))
  • 1/2 green bell pepper (chopped small)
  • 1/2 tsp or more salt (depends on if the black eyed peas are salted)
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp harissa spice blend (or 2 to 3 tsp paste)
  • 1.5 cups cooked black eyed peas
  • 1.5 cup or more chopped baby greens (I use 1 cup chopped frozen baby spinach)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ground cumin (black pepper, or more harissa spice blend for garnish)
  • cilantro/scallions and lemon juice for garnish

Method

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, Add onion and garlic and a pinch of salt and cook until translucent. 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  2. Add sweet potato, bell pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, thyme, harissa and toss well to coat. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Add a splash of water (2 to 3 tbsp) and mix. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes undisturbed. Stir and check if the sweet potatoes are done. Cover and cook for 2 minutes or so longer if not done.
  4. Add the black eyed peas and greens and mix well. Increase heat to medium high and cook for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and heat. Add a tsp of olive oil or vegan butter, cumin, black pepper or more harissa spice blend, a dash of lemon and mix well.
  5. Take off heat. Garnish with cilantro and serve as is or with garlic bread or over toasted bread or tortillas. Or make a bowl with cooked grains, lettuce/greens and a dressing.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.