I’m not a very superstitious person, but I still hold on to the New Years traditions from my childhood of eating collard greens and black-eyed peas on New Years Day, but this year I’m changing the way I prepare those greens and black-eyed peas. I’m making Black-eyed Pea Chili and Maple Corn Muffins.
According to tradition, black-eyed peas represent tiny coins and greens being the color of cash, both symbolize wealth and financial rewards in the new year.
I’m not sure if it will bring you wealth, but it will help you hold on to what you have, since they’re both fiber rich, filling foods, that are inexpensive to prepare.
In addition to saving you money these foods can keep you healthy. Collards can help lower cholesterol levels and protect against cancer, just be sure not to overcook. They are best steamed or sautéed just until the leaves start to wilt, which is how I prepared them for this dish.
Black-eyed peas are high in fiber, potassium, which aids in lowering blood pressure, and they’re a good source of protein.
Add a side of these moist, delicious, hard to resist Maple Corn Muffins, and you’ll have yourself a magnificent New Year’s Day meal.
I wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!
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yum this looks yummy. I learned about this southern tradition a few years ago. Usually collards and black eyes peas are full of fat and pork. Love that this is a chili instead.
Even without all the fat it’s still tasty. I hope you give it a try!
Thanks for visiting.
Look good!!! Must try????
Thanks, I hope you enjoy as much as we do in my house.
Have a great week!
This is a great recipe! Thanks for sharing. Nancy A. @ obloggernewbie.blogspot.com
I never knew that black eyed peas were a NYE tradition! I definitely need to get my hands on some before the new year, thanks for the delicious recipe and new information!
You are so welcome!
Have a Happy and healthy New Year!
This looks delicious! Definitely love a comforting bowl of chili in this season!! Thanks for sharing on the Wonderful Wednesday link party! If you have a chance to visit my blog, I’d love it. Have a happy new year!
Courtney I think your blog is beautiful and has some tasty recipes. Thanks for your comment.
Have a Happy New Year!
Both the chili and muffins look and sound absolutely amazing!! If you had a spare moment, I would be delighted if you’d drop this (and anything else you’d like to share) by at the #PureBlogLove DIY and recipe link party! You can find me here: http://picnicnz.blogspot.co.nz/
Thanks, I stopped by your site and linked up and put a link to your blog.
Thank you so much for attending week 15 of #PureBlogLove and linking your fantastic blog post. I really must make this chili and muffins ASAP! Sounds amazing. I love the flavors packed in here! I can’t wait to see what you have in store for our party next week Thursday 8 PM EST- Sundays at midnight. Your post has been added to the #PureBlogLove Pinterest board for all to see 🙂 Have a great day!
Nicole
What a great recipe! As a father of 3 ages 8 , 10 and 14, it is so hard to get everyone to eat especially as I have only been cooking for about 6 months now with the Vegan diet. We just finished dinner and everyone loved the black-eyed peas! Thanks so much. I’ll be back to peruse more on your blog. Thank you very much for sharing.
I am so glad to hear that your family enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for leaving a comment. I look forward to sharing more tasty recipes.
Great article, Thanks for your great information, the content is quiet interesting. I will be waiting for your next post.
Thanks!
This looks so good that my mouth is watering! Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you taking the time to stop by our party. We love partying with you! I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
Happy new year Celeste! Thanks for sharing your recipe at the party. Looks so good. I can’t wait to try your recipe! Pinned…. I needed a good corn bread recipe too! Glad you included it!
Thanks Theresa, I hope you are having a wonderful new year so far. I enjoy visiting all the other links at the party.
Oh, YUM! I can’t wait to try this, I love the southern comfort food flair. So delicious!!
Thanks so much Emma, enjoy!!!
Thanks for including my recipe in the features.