Americans eat black-eyed peas for New Year's to bring about good fortune in the coming year. But that's the short answer. The long one involves a shared family tradition that celebrates the legume ...

Black-eyed peas are beans that are rich in nutrients, including vitamin A, folate, manganese, and fiber. These nutrients may help lower blood pressure, support digestion, maintain skin health, and ...

Despite their name, black-eyed peas are not peas but rather a type of bean. This article reviews the nutrition facts, benefits, and uses of black-eyed peas.

Black-eyed peas (Jasmine Waheed/Unsplash) Origins of the tradition. The tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is thought to date back to the Civil War era in the United States.

Preparation. Step 1. Warm 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat. Add 4 oz. slab bacon, cut into ½" pieces (if using), and cook, stirring occasionally ...

Black-eyed peas are served with rice in the traditional Southern U.S. dish called “Hoppin’ John” for New Year’s Eve. Or, the peas can be part of a soup. In Italy, lentils mix with pork for ...

Stew your black-eyed peas with tomatoes and they become a symbol of wealth and health. One unusual but common New Year’s Day black-eyed peas tradition involves putting actual money in the dish.

A Southern menu staple at many Texas restaurants, black-eyed peas are often consumed on the first day of the year as a symbol of what's to come in the next 365 days.