New Years Black Eyed Peas and Greens- all you need is 25 minutes to make this nutrient packed, plant-based meal that’s thought to bring good luck in the new year! Show Hey party people! I hope you all had a nice holiday filled with love and lots of delicious food. Tell me, what did you have for dinner? We enjoyed butternut squash lasagna for Christmas Eve and this vegetable bolognese for Christmas dinner. Between both of those carbolicious meals, a batch of these cookies, and a little bit of hot chocolate, it’s safe to say I’m about ready for that New Year detox. After a little New Years Eve champagne, of course. :) But for New Years Day, we will definitely be eating some black eyed peas and greens! Peas for good luck and greens for good fortune. To be honest, I’m not a very superstitious person so I can’t say that I entirely believe that’s true. However, I’ll take any excuse to eat black eyed peas and I can’t think of a better way to start a new year than with a healthy servings of greens so it all works out. New Years Black Eyed Peas and Greens IngredientsThe ingredient list is super basic because it’s a super basic meal. But don’t let that fool you! Served with a side of cornbread, it’s satisfying and perfectly delicious. Here’s what you need to make it.
How to Make New Years Black Eyed Peas and Greens
If you buy precooked peas, this only takes 25 minutes to throw together. It’s the perfect quick and nutritious meal to get you back on track after a looooong night. Cheers to a happy and healthy new year! Want more black eyed peas? Be sure to check out my Mexican-inspired version of black eyed peas and greens! New Years Black Eyed Peas and GreensAll you need is 20 minutes to make this nutrient packed, plant-based meal that's thought to bring good luck in the new year! Servings: 4
Calories: 249kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 165mg, Potassium: 60mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 351IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 57mg, Iron: 3mg Did you try this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out by leaving a comment below or sharing a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #makingthymeforhealth. I love hearing your feedback! Keep In TouchGet new recipes delivered to your inbox! Post navigationWhat's the tradition of eating blackToday, the tradition of eating black-eyed peas for the New Year has evolved, as many traditions do, into a number of variations – but most hold the theme of luck and prosperity that harkens back to the Civil War days when people felt lucky to have black-eyed peas to eat and help them survive through the winter.
Do you eat collard greens on New Years Eve or Day?Your first meal on New Year's Day should include collard greens, black-eyed peas, pork and cornbread. They're said to bring good health, wealth and luck. KENTUCKY, USA — On New Year's Day in the south, it's all about what you eat that some say can set you up for a successful year.
Why are collards and blackMany people make it a point to dine on black-eyed peas and collard greens on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day, particularly in the Southern U.S. The reason for this is that the greens are thought to resemble money. Eating greens is believed to bring about greater financial prosperity.
What meat goes with blackHoppin' John is a dish traditionally eaten in the southern United States on New Year's Day. Dating back to the early 1800s, it is made with black-eyed peas (aka cow peas), rice, and meat (usually pork, in the form of bacon or ham).
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