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    Black Eyed Peas, Tofu Thyme Ricotta, Deep Dish Pizza Vegan Recipe

    Published: Dec 31, 2013 · Modified: Feb 22, 2018 by Richa 70 Comments

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    Bringing in the new year with some Black eyed Peas and this deep deep dish Pie! There are layers of Black eyed Peas cooked up like Hoppin’ John, layered with Thyme Tofu ricotta, pasta sauce and cheese. Its almost a cross between a Lasagna, hoppin john and a Deep Dish Pizza! Huzzah!
     
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    Black Eyed Peas, Tofy Thyme Ricotta, Deep Dish Pizza | Vegan Richa
     

    Add more layers of some sauteed collard greens, mushrooms, use any other crust of choice and make this today! All the filling is gluten-free. for Gluten-free Pizza crust options and more Pizza options see here.
    And more Black Eyed Pea recipes(stews, dals, chili, pie crusts) see here.

    Happy 2014!
    I presented 2 large pieces to hubbs and he ate one and decided he was utterly confused about what the pie was(it tastes more like lasagna, but has beans and was in a pizza;). he ate 3 more pieces and declared he loves it! inspite of all the confusion going on on the taste buds 🙂

    Steps :
    Heat oil in a pan, saute the onion and chili/green pepper until golden. Add the pasta sauce/marinara/other tomato based sauce, thyme, italian herb blend, black pepper and salt.


    Mix well. Add soaked or cooked black eyed peas and water, Cover and cook until tender and dry.




     

    Make the Tofu ricotta. mix everything and let sit till you prepare the pizza dough. 



    Prepare and shape the dough. Bake for 6-7 minutes. Remove form oven and Spread a 1/3 cup pasta sauce on the dough.



    Top with Black eyed Peas.



    Top with Tofu ricotta


    At this point you can layer some sauteed collard greens or mushrooms. Top with another 1/2 cup pasta sauce and cheese of choice.

     


    Bake in preheated 400 degrees F for 20 minutes. Serve hot!


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    Black Eyed Peas, Tofu Thyme Ricotta, Deep Dish Pizza Vegan Recipe

    This Deep Dish Pizza vegan has spiced black eyed peas, layered with Tofu Thyme Ricotta, tomato sauce and cheese shreds. A hoppin john lasagna pie. Dairy-free recipe.
    Prep Time40 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time1 hr 10 mins
    Course: Pizza
    Cuisine: fusion, Gluten-free, Vegan
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 268kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    Black Eyed Peas:

    • 3/4 cup (0.75 cup) dried black eyed peas soaked for 2-4 hours in warm water. or 1.5 cups cooked/canned peas.
    • 2 tsps oil
    • 1/2 (0.5 ) medium red onion or other onion chopped
    • 1/2 (0.5 ) a Serrano chili pepper or 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1/2 cup (122.5 g) tomato basil or italian herb pasta sauce
    • 1 tsp italian herb blend
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt or to taste
    • a very generous dash of black pepper or red pepper flakes
    • 1 cup (250 ml) water Use 1/2 cup water if using precooked beans

    Tofu thyme Ricotta:

    • 1 package firm tofu well crumbled. 16 oz
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 2-3 tsps (2 tsps) dried thyme
    • 1 tsp italian herb blend
    • 1 Tbsp EVOO extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tsps apple cider vinegar
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt or to taste

    Pizza:

    • 1 recipe deep Dish Crust
    • 2 cups (490 g) pasta sauce or marinara or other tomato sauce

    Instructions

    Black eyed Peas:

    • Soak the black eyed peas for 2-4 hours. Wash and drain to use. In a pan, add 2 tsps oil and heat on medium heat. Add onions, bay leaf and chili pepper or green pepper. Cook until golden. Add 1/2 cup pasta sauce, herbs, salt, garlic, black pepper, mix well and cook for a minute. Add soaked black eyed peas and water and cover fully and cook on low-medium heat for 30-40 minutes or until tender. (the duration of soaking and old/new batch of peas will determine the cook time. add more water and cook longer if needed). If using cooked/canned peas, add 1/2 cup water and mix and cook for 15-20 minutes until almost dry. Taste and adjust salt and spice. Or you can use any Indian spiced black eyed pea stew from the blog.:) Use less water to make a dryer stew.

    Tofu Thyme Ricotta:

    • Crumble the Tofu well. Add all the ingredients and let sit for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and herbs if needed.

    Pizza:

    • Make the dough. Add the yeast, sugar to warm water. Add flours, herbs, salt to the frothy yeast mixture. Knead to make a smooth dough. Let the dough sit covered till you prepare the rest of the ingredients. I left it on the counter for 15 minutes. Punch the dough and roll out to two 8 -9 inch round. Press the dough into a cake pan and push the edges up using your fingers or knuckles. Spray water on top. Bake the dough in pre-heated 400 degrees F / 200ºc for 6-7 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and Add 1/3 cup pasta sauce. Top with half of the black eyed peas, even them with a spatula, top with half of the tofu ricotta. Add other layers of choice like greens or mushrooms. top that with 1/2 cup pasta sauce. Top with non dairy cheese(optional).
    • Bake at 400f / 200ºc for 20-22 mins. Cool for 2 minutes then slice and serve.

    Notes

    Nutritional values based on one serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Black Eyed Peas, Tofu Thyme Ricotta, Deep Dish Pizza Vegan Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 268 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 830mg36%
    Potassium 1086mg31%
    Carbohydrates 32g11%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 10g11%
    Protein 16g32%
    Vitamin A 700IU14%
    Vitamin C 12.8mg16%
    Calcium 113mg11%
    Iron 6.1mg34%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
     

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    1. Lisette

      October 12, 2021 at 6:45 am

      5 stars
      LOVE this recipe. I make it about once a month. It’s delicious!

      Reply
    2. Deborah

      May 22, 2021 at 2:21 pm

      Why does the crust instructions say “Punch the dough and roll out to two 8 -9 inch round.”? Seems like it is making two 8 or 9″ pizzas but all other info seems to say it makes one pizza.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        May 24, 2021 at 7:45 pm

        it’s a typo – the recipe makes 1 tall 8 ot 9 inch tall cake pan,

        Reply
    3. Gina

      October 13, 2020 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      This is the second time I have made this. This time I used your yeast free dough with 1/2 a/p flour and 1/2 wheat as you suggested and it came out perfect!! So YUMMY!!!

      Reply
    4. Saman

      December 18, 2019 at 6:32 am

      Hi Richa,
      Can i use anything else instead of apple cider vinegar?

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 18, 2019 at 12:01 pm

        use any other vinegar or lemon juice

        Reply
    5. asis p naik

      October 11, 2018 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      being a poor indian (brownies not reddies) living in the hinterlands of himalayas most often i fall short of the requirements to make a sumptuous produce from the recipes you provide… thanks

      Reply
    6. Dee

      July 27, 2018 at 8:01 am

      Will a pie pan work?

      Reply
      • Dee

        July 27, 2018 at 9:21 am

        Oh, I have a deep dish pie pan. I will use that. How long can you store/how long ahead of time can you make the tofu ricotta?

        Thanks

        Reply
      • Richa

        July 27, 2018 at 9:25 am

        yes it should work.

        Reply
        • Dee

          July 27, 2018 at 9:43 am

          How long can you store/how long ahead of time can you make the tofu ricotta?

          Thanks

          Reply
          • Richa

            July 27, 2018 at 9:45 am

            make ahead and refrigerate for upto 3 days

            Reply
            • Dee

              July 27, 2018 at 10:35 am

              Cool beans.😀

              Thanks

    7. ATMA

      March 31, 2018 at 7:16 pm

      Just finished eating this creation! It held together surprisingly well! Thank you, I am so glad I found your recipes!

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 31, 2018 at 9:08 pm

        awesome!

        Reply
    8. Bob McKenzie

      January 10, 2018 at 7:18 am

      Looks amazing. A fun play on deep dish pizza.
      Only concern is the sodium content, was it the marinara sauce or any suggestions for reducing the sodium?

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 10, 2018 at 8:24 am

        Yes it was the sauce, sometimes it picks up a default sauce in the nutrition widget. I usually use low sodium so that i can adjust the salt to taste later. changed it to low sodium sauce.

        Reply
    9. Suzanne

      December 23, 2017 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this the other day for a family of 5. This was amazing and the leftovers the next day were just as awesome!

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 23, 2017 at 6:10 pm

        yay! so awesome!

        Reply
    10. Pam

      October 20, 2017 at 4:18 pm

      I only have 1 8″ square pan, would you think that this would work making a bigger pizza in a larger pan? 9×13 or larger than that even? Alternatively I’m pondering making one in the 8″ and another in a loaf pan, haha.

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 20, 2017 at 4:42 pm

        i think it will fit 8 inch square. If it fills up too much, you an reserve some of the filling for later.

        Reply
        • Pam

          October 21, 2017 at 4:41 am

          Hmm ok … I was seeing this: “Makes 2 8 inch Deep dish pizzas.” I’m hoping to make two/enough food for 5-6 people. *crosses fingers*

          Reply
          • Pam

            October 21, 2017 at 4:42 am

            Thank you for the response, Richa! Love your site <3 <3 <3 (x1000)

            Reply
    11. BWeaves

      August 25, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      P.S. I used a springform cake pan, which made it really easy to get the pie out of the pan. I did put a strip of aluminum foil across the bottom and up the sides to use as a handle later. After the pie cooled a couple of minutes, I removed the sides of the pan, and then use the foil to slide the pie onto a cutting board. Easy as pie!

      Reply
    12. BWeaves

      August 25, 2017 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      Sept. 2017. Richa, I just made this for supper, and my darling hubby gave you his ultimate compliment!

      “Wow! You could feed this to company!”

      Now I know how to make it, and I can make it quicker next time. I have a bunch of the filling left over, so I’m going to buy some lasagna noodles and make the rest as lasagna.

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 25, 2017 at 4:25 pm

        yay! Sounds perfect!!

        Reply
    13. Liane

      July 15, 2017 at 8:58 am

      5 stars
      Last night I made this but used a pie crust instead – SO GOOD! I am not ashamed to say that it is 2/3 gone this morning…I had it for dinner, as a nightime snack AND for breakfast.

      Reply
    14. Liane Blanco

      May 15, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      I want to make this but don’t have any tofu and I’m too lazy to go to the store. I wonder if cubed chickpea tofu would work…or I might just leave out the tofu and instead make calzones with the beans and some of your pepper jack. Hmmm…..

      Reply
      • Richa

        May 15, 2017 at 5:34 pm

        😀 yes i think calzones are a better idea. 🙂 chickpea tastes like well chickpea tofu and will not taste much like ricotta.

        Reply
    15. Nadina

      April 30, 2017 at 12:16 am

      5 stars
      My daughter says it looks more like a Sheppard pie.Pizza is still in the oven, but it smells deliciously. We almost ate tofu while preparing it with herbs and garlic. Thank you, you saved me. I was struggling finding receipes. My daughter became vegan a year ago. Thank you. Nadina

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 30, 2017 at 6:36 pm

        Awesome!!

        Reply
    16. jody

      September 30, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Looks amazing. I’d like to make this over the weekend. Your link to the crust recipe (in the recipe card) is not clickable though.

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 30, 2016 at 10:06 am

        ah correcting that now. Use this one https://www.veganricha.com/2016/09/vegan-deep-dish-pizza-recipe.html

        Reply
        • Jody

          September 30, 2016 at 10:44 am

          Thank you!

          Reply
    17. masala girl

      September 11, 2015 at 7:21 pm

      bookmarked! 🙂

      Reply
    18. Liane Blanco

      August 23, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      Dear Lord, this is DELICIOUS!!! I made it yesterday. I meant to save it for dinner, but the smell was making me crazy so I had a slice. Then I had another slice. Dinner ended up being at 4pm!

      Mine was a little raggedy looking because I used an 8-inch cake pan and it was overflowing. Next time I’ll use a pie plate and also double the crust because I had trouble stretching it to fit the pan and I love crust. But who cares what it looked like? It was heaven!

      Thanks so much for this recipe. I am going to serve this to guests. I also want to experiment a bit – using black beans and jalapeno slices to make a Mexican pizza.

      Thank you, thank you, thank you! I cannot thank you enough, so I shall shut up now. 😉

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 23, 2015 at 1:37 pm

        yay! awesome!! i agree, who cares about how it looks! 🙂 you can roll out the crust to a bit larger than the pan you are using. That way you wont need to pull up the edges too much. black beans and jalapeno sound like a fabulous idea! Add some taco spice blend to the beans.

        Reply
    19. Nina

      June 19, 2015 at 3:14 am

      I started reading this post and as soon as I read black eyed peas, the Black Eyed Peas started to sing on my ipod haha lol… Anyways, this looks very interesting. The real ricotta I never liked so there won’t be a comparison there for me, which would possibly turn out negative. It looks good, think I will try this next week. The list keeps getting longer and longer. So funny by the way about your husband, my husband would do exactly the same thing and then declare he either hates it or loves it at the end 😀

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 19, 2015 at 9:39 am

        lol. i am really thankful that he actually tries everything without making a fuss and takes a few bites before deciding. If he didnt then it would be a problem 🙂

        Reply
        • Nina

          June 20, 2015 at 11:48 pm

          So am I! Otherwise it would be a real problem 😀

          Reply
    20. Jenny

      October 24, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      This was beyond delicious! Thank you so much!

      Reply
    21. sandy drennan

      January 06, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      The wheat semi ola recipe says let the dough rise 1-2 hrs in your recipe you said 15 minutes. Is that correct? I want to make this tonight.

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 06, 2014 at 7:39 pm

        Yes you can let it rise for either 1 hour or 15 minutes. The 1 hour rise will give the crust a slightly chewier and more developed yeast flavor. It is not necessarily needed in this deep dish.

        Reply
      • sandy drennan

        January 06, 2014 at 8:03 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    22. Anonymous

      January 04, 2014 at 9:15 pm

      great recipe… could you tell me the ingredients needed in the pizza dough

      Reply
      • Anonymous

        January 06, 2014 at 5:08 pm

        Wheat Semolina Crust . The link is with the receipe, juste before the method!

        Reply
      • Richa

        January 06, 2014 at 5:17 pm

        https://www.veganricha.com/2012/10/deep-dish-jalapeno-popper-pie-with.html 🙂

        Reply
    23. Julia

      January 04, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      What a delicious recipe! Happy new year, thanks for all amazing food inspiration in 2013!:)

      Reply
    24. Corrin Radd

      January 04, 2014 at 5:25 am

      Yummy. Made this today. I chopped up my collards very small and cooked them in the beans so my picky eater wouldn’t notice them.

      Reply
    25. Green energy drinks

      January 03, 2014 at 9:32 am

      All right, I began taking green juice around 2 years prior after I heard my cousin discussing taking a green drink item and “alkalizing” your physique.

      Reply
    26. Shade @ One Vegan Fatty

      January 03, 2014 at 5:40 am

      This looks beyond amazing…great idea!!

      Reply
    27. Annie

      January 02, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      A big ol’ pizza was always New Year’s Eve dinner for my family – so fun to see this reimagined version. Honestly, it looks so much better than what we used to eat! Happy New Year!

      Reply
    28. acookinthemaking

      January 02, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      Wow this recipe is a total knockout–looks absolutely delicious! Happy New Year!!

      Reply
    29. Virtually Vegan Mama

      January 01, 2014 at 10:25 pm

      Looks fabulous Richa…send some over 😉

      Jen

      Reply
    30. Glue and Glitter

      January 01, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      This beats the leftover take-out pizza that I ate for breakfast by 1000.

      Reply
    31. Caitlin

      January 01, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      you are such a creative soul. richa. i love this idea and am putting this on my must make list, for sure! happy new year <3

      Reply
    32. Joanne T Ferguson

      January 01, 2014 at 1:26 am

      G’day! What an unusual combination, true!
      Works me me and looks very healthy and yum too!
      Happy New Year! Cheers! Joanne

      Reply
    33. Stefanie

      December 31, 2013 at 11:15 pm

      Now THAT is how you eat black eyed peas! Looks amazing!

      Reply

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