Description
A classic Southern-inspired New Year’s Day plate featuring black-eyed peas, sautéed greens, and golden cornbread — all symbolizing luck, wealth, and prosperity.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Black-Eyed Peas:
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (or 2 cans, drained)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 smoked turkey leg or ham hock (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- For the Greens:
- 1 bunch collard greens, washed and chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil or bacon grease
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- Dash of red pepper flakes
- For the Cornbread:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peas:
- Soak dried black-eyed peas overnight. In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic. Add peas, broth, smoked meat (if using), paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 45–60 minutes until tender. For canned peas, reduce cooking time to 20 minutes.
- Cook the Greens:
- Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Add collard greens and broth. Sauté until wilted and tender (about 10–15 minutes). Season to taste.
- Bake the Cornbread:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix cornmeal, baking soda, egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and honey. Pour into a greased skillet or baking dish. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble & Serve:
- Plate the peas, greens, and a warm slice of cornbread. Serve with hot sauce or apple cider vinegar if desired.
Notes
- You can swap collards for kale or mustard greens.
- Add cooked rice to the peas to make “Hoppin’ John”.
- Make it vegan by omitting meat and using veggie broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Holiday Meal
- Method: Boil, Sauté, Bake
- Cuisine: Southern / Global-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg