Black-eyed peas have long been associated with good luck and prosperity. Hence, a tradition in many households in celebration of the new year is to eat plenty of black-eyed peas. It is believed that because the peas swell when cooked, they symbolize prosperity. Black-eyed peas are also often prepared with collard greens, which are thought to symbolize money. Regardless of this edibles' powers to bring about fortune, black-eyed peas are a healthful and delicious way to start 2011! They are an excellent source of calcium, folate, and vitamin A.
Today I prepared a Collard Green and Black-Eyed Pea Soup with a recipe from Delish.com and a Cornbread Recipe with Green Chiles & Cinnamon from the Gluten Free Goddess. Both dishes were incredible! (Mom, I wish you were here to join me)
Happy New Years everyone and here's to a lucky and prosperous 2011!
Your black-eyed peas & greens look delicious. I made some quick frozen ones...here's to a great 2011!
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious. We had our New Year's black-eyed peas today. I'll have to try them with collard greens sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic, Shelley. By the way, I fixed your roasted brussels sprouts last week and they were so yummy! Love, Aunt Judy
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm so glad they turned out good. The soup and cornbread are amazing too.
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