Try these 20 Black Eyed Pea Recipes to Rock your New Year in 2020!
I may get a little side-eye for even having the gumption to make a statement like this, but black eyed peas just aren’t my favorite thing in the world. Honestly, if black eyed peas fell off the side of the earth I wouldn’t be the least bit sad about it. That may sound a little harsh, but they’re not the most flavorful of the legume family and they’re certainly not winning any brownie points with me for visual appeal either. For whatever reason, us southern folk feel the need to force ourselves to eat a heap of them on New Year’s Day for good luck, prosperity and because our Mama told us to, but I have a feeling I’m not alone in my distaste for them.
Truthfully, they wouldn’t be so bad if they just has a little more va-va-voom. You know, a little zing to them. They always end up looking a little slimy cooped up on the side of my plate on New Year’s Day, and I’m always left wondering exactly how many black eyed peas I need to consume before I get all the good luck points.
This year I’m making it a point to revive the black eyed peas on my plate by incorporating them into a dish in a unique way! I’ve searched Pinterest up and down for a little inspiration, and these 20 Black Eyed Pea Recipes are at the top of my list to try this year to spark a new love between me and the black eyed pea!
All of these recipes are put together by a group of amazing food bloggers, so if you see a recipe you like be sure to visit their page and show their recipe a little love!
Black Eyed Peas and Greens Stuffed Buns – Savory Spin
Black Eyed Pea and Sausage Chili – Spicy Southern Kitchen
Black-Eyed Pea Sweet Potato Cornbread Pot Pie – Vanilla and Bean
Jalapeno Black Eyed Pea Cakes – Spicy Southern Kitchen
Black Eyed Pea Cornbread Casserole – Plain Chicken
BBQ Black Eyed Pea Collard Rolls – Vanilla and Bean
Black Eyed Pea Fritters – Immaculate Bites
Black Eyed Pea Dip – Veggies Save The Day
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Black Eyed Peas and Kale – Vivian and Me
Hoppin’ John Casserole with Cornbread Crust – Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen
Hot Black Eyed Pea Dip – Spicy Southern Kitchen
Black Eyed Peas with Smoky Collards and Cheesy Grits – Vanilla and Bean
Spicy Jalapeno Black Eyed Pea Hummus – Spicy Southern Kitchen
Black Eyed Pea Pull Apart Pizza – Climbing Grier Mountain
Black Eyed Pea Hummus – Grits and Pinecones
Black Eyed Pea Texas Caviar – The Hungry Bluebird
One Pot Cajun Black Eyed Peas and Rice – Diary of a Recipe Collector
Black Eyed Pea Salad – Immaculate Bites
Black Eyed Pea and Kale Tacos – Heart of a Baker
Black Eyed Pea Gumbo – The Skinny Fork
Are you a fan of black eyed peas? Do you eat them for New Year’s each year, or do you enjoy them all year long? Leave a comment below and share the love!