Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In one of the saucepans, on the stove top over high heat, add 2 cups of the vegetable stock, the fresh blackeyed peas and a fresh bay leaf.
Bring to a boil. Then reduce to a high simmer and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally, to ensure the peas are not sticking to the pan. (Add water if the level gets even with the peas to make sure they are covered by some liquid at all times).
In the other saucepan, add the avocado oil over medium high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the chopped sweet yellow onion to sauté.
Season the onions with 2 tsp each kosher salt and ground black pepper.
Once the onions are translucent, and maybe lightly browned, add the rice.
With a wooden spoon, stir the rice to coat it with the onions and oil.
Add the 1-1/2 cups vegetable stock and the fresh bay leaf.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Stir to ensure all the rice grains are off the bottom of the pan.
Cover the pot with a lid and place in the 350 degree oven. Set a timer for 17 minutes.
After 20 minutes, add 1 tsp each kosher salt and ground black pepper to the blackeyed peas.
If the blackeyed peas taste tender at this time, then drain them and remove the bay leaf. But if they are not yet tender, add liquid if needed, and continue to cook them until they are tender. Taste and adjust the peas for seasoning, if needed.
After 17 minutes in the oven, remove the rice and carefully remove the lid of the sauce pan. The liquid should be gone and the rice should look cooked. If not, cook longer adding more liquid if necessary.
Once the rice is fully cooked, use a fork to fluff the rice. Remove the bay leaf. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, the cooked blackeyed peas, the chopped tomatoes, green onions and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot with your favorite hot sauce, if desired, and also along any other traditional New Year's Day foods you love. If trying to get picky kids to eat it, add some cooked, crumbled bacon and cheese to it in a casserole dish - place in the 350 degree oven and bake until the cheese is melted. Enjoy!