Black Eyed Peas with Tomatoes and Greens
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Last updated on Sep 27, 2021
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Vegetarian black eyed peas with stewed tomatoes, kale and tempeh bacon. It’s a lucky dish for New Year’s Day, however it delicious any time of the year!
I’m all about having good luck — especially when it comes to ringing in the New Year. Turns out there are a variety of foods that are believed to be lucky and to improve the odds that your next year will be a great one if eaten on New Years Day.
Good luck and prosperity for 2021… yes please!
Most cultures have their own spin on what foods will indeed bring luck. The Southern tradition of greens, black-eyed peas and pork tends to resonate with me.
Good Luck Foods for the New Year
This delicious recipe includes three major good luck foods. And, best of all — it’s healthy and vegetarian!!
- Greens: This good-luck food is the color of money. Greens, such as kale, collards, and cabbage, are traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day because of their association with wealth and economic prosperity.
- Black Eyed Peas: A common good luck food in the southern United States, black-eyed peas are thought to bring prosperity, their shape and abundance representing coins. Hoppin’ John is the classic Southern New Year’s dish.
- Pork (or tempeh bacon in this case): As pigs root for food, they keep their feet planted and push their snouts forward, signifying progress and future prosperity.
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Black Eyed Peas with Tomatoes and Greens
Ingredients
- 1½ Tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 batch of tempeh bacon, or a package of tempeh bacon, chopped into 1/4 inch thick pieces
- 1 large bunch Lacinato kale, de-stemmed and chopped
- 2 15 oz can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 28 oz can stewed or roasted tomatoes
- sea salt and ground pepper to taste
- crumbled feta cheese, for topping (optional)
- cooked quinoa, rice or cornbread for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic until onions are soft, about 10 minutes. Add in cooked tempeh bacon pieces and toss to combine.
- Add in greens and simmer until just wilted and soft. Add in black eyed peas and stewed tomatoes and bring to a simmer, for about 10-15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.
- Serve warm on top of cooked quinoa, rice or alongside cornbread to go along with it. Sprinkle on feta, if using.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Thank you for sharing this! This recipe is the best version of black eye peas that I’ve ever had. It was super easy too! Substituted onion for onion powder and the flavor was still amazing!
I’m so glad that you liked it, Andrea. Happy New Year!
I love the idea of a recipe for good luck! Happy New Year and I hope 2011 is a good one for you. 🙂
Smile. My mom’s family is from Louisiana so black eyed peas are a family tradition. I love what you did with this recipe though! I don’t eat bacon, and I can’t wait to try this with some tempeh! Thank you for sharing with me tonight. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday. Happy New Year!