Description
A traditional meal for New Year’s celebrations that brings good luck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 black-eyed peas
- 1 cup of rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened.
- Add black-eyed peas, rice, and vegetable broth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Serve hot and enjoy your good luck meal!
Notes
- Soak black-eyed peas overnight for better texture.
- Can add sausage or ham for extra flavor.
- Pair with cornbread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: new years meals good luck