Vegan Soul Food Bowls Recipe
Delight in the comfort of Southern cooking gone vegan! Our Vegan Soul Food Bowls, packed with wholesome black-eyed peas, offer a guilt-free twist on traditional flavors.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 686kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch collard greens
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1/2 cup sliced yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 1/2 cups cooked white rice warmed
- 2 1/2 cups southern-style vegan black eyed peas warmed
- 1/2 cup sliced raw or pickled red onion
- 1/2 cup spiralized zucchini pickles
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
Instructions
- Separate the collard green stems from the leaves. Dice the stems and set them aside. Roughly chop the leaves.
- Heat the grapeseed oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the collard green stems along with the sliced yellow onion; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add the chopped leaves to the pan along with the red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and 2 tablespoons of water.
- Toss the collard greens to coat the leaves in the pan liquid, then cover the pan and turn the heat down to medium-low. Allow the greens to steam, stirring occasionally, until the leaves are bright green and tender (about 4 to 5 minutes).
- Divide the rice, black-eyed peas, and collard greens into four bowls. Top each with a quarter of the red onion and zucchini pickles. Garnish with sliced green onion and serve warm.
Notes
Store any leftover Vegan Soul Food Bowls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. While it's possible to freeze the components separately (especially the black-eyed peas and collard greens) for up to 2 months, be aware that the texture of the greens might change slightly.
To reheat, use a microwave or stovetop, adding a little water if necessary to prevent drying out, especially for the greens. It's best to add fresh garnishes like sliced onions or pickles after reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 112g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 945mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 6mg
