Description
Black eyed peas are a traditional dish for New Year’s Day, symbolizing good luck and prosperity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 smoked ham hock (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas under cold water.
- Soak the peas in water overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- Drain the peas and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add the black eyed peas, water, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and ham hock if using.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, until peas are tender.
- Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and return to the pot if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy your good luck dish.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the ham hock.
- You can add greens like collard greens for added luck.
- Serve with cornbread for a traditional meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black eyed peas, New Year's, good luck