SOUTHERN STYLE VEGAN BLACK EYED PEAS

• 1 pound dried black eyed peas
• 1 tablespoon vegetarian chicken broth *
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon tabasco
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place all of the ingredients in a 3-quart Dutch oven. Cover by two inches of water. Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until tender.
3. Carefully transfer the hot Dutch oven to a stove-top burner set over medium heat. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until the remaining liquid is thick and saucy, about five minutes.

Notes

*Or substitute vegetable broth for the water and broth powder