Vegan Stewed Peas (Beans)

A cozy classic, made plant-based and full of flavor.

This is the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug on a rainy day. Rich, hearty, and rooted in tradition—but fully vegan. Creamy coconut milk, fresh herbs, tender veggies, and those beloved spinners (dumplings) all come together in a one-pot wonder that’s deeply satisfying.

Ingredients:

• 3–4 cans red kidney beans, drained

• 2 heads garlic, smashed

• 2 stalks scallion (green onion)

• A handful of fresh thyme

• A small handful of crushed pimento (allspice) berries

• 1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper (whole)

• 2 medium carrots, sliced

• 2 small Irish potatoes (or sweet potatoes), diced

• 1 cup flour + water (for spinners/dumplings)

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tsp Z Eats All-Purpose Seasoning or your favorite all-purpose seasoning blend.

• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)

• A pinch of black pepper

• Water (just enough to cover contents during cooking)

• Instructions:

1. Start your base:
   Add drained kidney beans to a large pot with enough water to cover them. Add garlic, scallion, thyme, crushed pimento, and your whole pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

2. Simmer & infuse:
   Let simmer for about 15 minutes to let all those fresh flavors come together.

3. Add carrots:
   Stir in your sliced carrots and continue cooking. If your water starts to reduce too quickly during this process, don’t hesitate to add more—but only a little at a time, just enough to cover what's in the pot. Keep an eye on it so everything stays cozy and submerged, but not swimming.

4. Make spinners:
   Mix your flour with a little water to form a firm dough. Pinch and roll into skinny dumplings (spinners), then drop them into the pot.

5. Add potatoes:
   Stir in your diced potatoes and continue to add small amounts of water only if needed to keep everything lightly covered while it cooks through.

6. Pour in coconut milk:
   After 10 minutes or once the carrots, potatoes, and spinners begin to soften, stir in your coconut milk.

7. Season it right:
   Add garlic powder, ZEats All-Purpose Seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir and let everything simmer for another 10–15 minutes. By now, the liquid should begin transforming into that signature thick stew.

8. Final simmer:
   Once the potatoes and dumplings are cooked and the stew has thickened to your liking, turn off the heat. Remove the pepper if you’re not into extra heat.

To Serve:

Spoon over white rice for the full comfort experience—or enjoy it solo. However you plate it, this dish will wrap you up in all the warmth of home. Perfect for meal prep, freezing, or feeding your soul after a long day.