It is New Years Eve, y’all! I have my “Spicy Black-eyed Peas” ready for tomorrow. It is a Southern tradition, and a very delicious one too.Why? Because the peas are supposed to bring you luck and prosperity in the New Year. If you add any kind of greens to the peas, the peas are supposed to represent coins of money and the greens, paper money, meaning that you will be granted financial prosperity. What do you think? I am not at all superstitious but I like the fun in it, plus, they are delicious so, Why not?
I prepared my black-eyed peas with dice onions, garlic, tomatoes and spinach. I wanted to give a little kick to the beans so In addition to salt and pepper I added chili powder and cayenne pepper. I don’t know if they will bring me financial prosperity but I’m sure I will enjoy every single pea in this bowl.
Find recipe below.
Spicy Black-eyed Peas
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ripe tomato, chopped
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 11 oz Melissa’s black-eyed peas
Instructions
- Cook the black-eyed peas according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, sautee the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the chopped tomato and spinach. Cook until tender.
- Add the black-eyed peas and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Add chili powder and cayenne pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Is the recipe available?
Hi, Mia. It is now! Thank you for commenting I didn’t realize the recipe wasn’t posted. Happy New Year!