Vegan Hoppin John with Sausage

Vegan Hoppin’ John with Sausage is a tasty and nutritious stew that’s hearty enough to leave everyone satisfied! Easy to make in a crockpot!

Vegan Hoppin John is Hearty!

This stew is thick and hearty enough to fill up even the hungriest of eaters. It’s got loads of Black Eyed Peas, which are super-healthy legumes with tons of healthy carbs, protein, and fiber. I put in some Beyond Burger brand Italian sausages along with the usual carrots/onions/celery and a good measure of spices. 

Great for the Crockpot, Instant Pot, or Stove Top

We threw this all in the crockpot last night and then went to bed. We woke up with the house smelling delicious and the stew was finished. I really like the crockpot and we use it all the time. But this recipe can just as easily be made in an Instant Pot. Just pressure cook for 15 minutes for firmer peas and 20 minutes for softer peas and then let the pressure release naturally for at least 15 minutes. On the stove, just bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer gently for about an hour, stirring occasionally. 

It all added up to a super filling and delicious stew that will easily feed a group or (in this case) just the two of us for days.  

Black Eyed Peas are Good Luck

Tradition has it that eating black-eyed peas first thing on New Year’s Day will ensure good luck through the year. Their reputation as lucky is ancient. They’d had a varied history as a food of enslaved people and animals. Today, black-eyed peas have become a staple in Soul Food, Southern cooking, as well as on New Years Day for luck. 

Vegan Sausage Makes This Delicious

I did add a generous amount of Beyond Meat Italian Sausage … an entire package of four sausages, sliced. The stew is totally delicious without them, as well, and has enough flavor to stand alone. So, add the sausage if you like it but also simply leave it out if you don’t!

Happy New Year to ALL! 

Wishing you all the very best as we head into 2021! 

xo Lisa

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Vegan Hoppin' John with Sausage

Vegan Hoppin' John with Sausage is a tasty and nutritious stew that's hearty enough to leave everyone satisfied! Easy to make in a crockpot or Instant Pot or on the stove!

Course dinner

Cuisine southern, Vegan

Keyword black-eyed peas, hoppin john, vegan new year

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Servings 12

Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried black-eyed peas can substitute with four 15 oz canned
• 14 oz Beyond Meat Sausages, sliced optional
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon sage
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon or your favorite bouillon paste
• salt to taste, if needed
• 10 cups water or enough to cover

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a crockpot, Instant Pot, or large soup pot.

Crockpot

1. If using a crockpot, use a large one. Add all ingredients to the crockpot and adjust the water to cover. Cook on high for about 4 hours or on low for 8 hours or overnight.

Instant Pot

1. If using an Instant Pot, place all ingredients in the Instant Pot with enough water to cover. Pressure cook for 15 minutes for firmer peas and 20 minutes for softer peas and then let the pressure release naturally for at least 15 minutes.

Stove Top

1. If cooking on the stove, use a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot. Add all ingredients and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed.

Recipe Notes

It's NOT necessary to soak black-eyed peas. They do just fine cooking them straight from dried. 

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Hoppin' John with Sausage

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 135

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s something a bit different using Black-Eyed Peas. 

Hoppin John Sliders with Corn Bread Buns

Vegan sliders? Yes! These Vegan Hoppin John cornbread sliders are cute, delicious, and super easy. They feature yummy black-eyed peas and are served on your favorite cornbread muffins.

Lisa Viger Gotte

Hello! I’m Lisa, a vegan artist, photographer, author, Vegan Life Coach Educator, and RYT 200 yoga teacher. I love showing others how simple and delicious a plant-based diet can be. I draw and paint, cook, write, take lots of pics, eat lots of chocolate, and practice gratitude daily.