I’ve made it a tradition to serve up good luck black-eyed peas on New Year’s Eve, along with a hefty helping of sautéed green kale. Beans, like several other round foods, symbolize coins. As the south rebuilt after the war, black-eyed peas became a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
On the same note, greens are a New Year’s Eve tradition because they represent money. As the Southern saying goes, “peas for pennies, greens for dollars, and cornbread for gold.” Sounds like a richly delicious meal to me.
Every country & culture has their own set of New Year’s traditions for luck, good fortune, health & prosperity – from grapes to pork to pomegranate.
In Japan, soba is considered the lucky New Year’s food of choice. Apparently long noodles are supposed to symbolize a long life. To find even more foods to eat at the strike of midnight, check it out here.
Mix & match a variety of fortunate foods to create your own unique celebratory feast. Start by trying this tried & true recipe for black-eyed peas.
Happy New Year to you & yours! May the year ahead bring an abundance of health, wealth & delicious food your way…Enjoy!
Good Luck Black-Eyed Peas
Notes
A simple and tasty pot of luck!
Ingredients
- 2 11 oz. packages fresh or
- frozen black-eyed peas
- 7 plum tomatoes, peeled
- & chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 2 tbsp. dried basil
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- ½ cup water
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Add more water, if necessary, to prevent burning. Happy New Year, Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Good Luck Black-Eyed Peas
Serves: Serves 6
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 284 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 14g | 21.5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium 443g | 18.5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein 9g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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