21 Reasons To Make Black-Eyed Peas

Black-eyed peas, the legume, have it harder than other beans. They have to compete with The Black Eyed Peas, the Grammy award-winning hip hop group. In people's minds andGoogle search, "black-eyed peas" brings to mind Fergie before it brings to mind food. Black-eyed peas, the legume, however, are worth remembering.

Not only are black-eyed pea recipes considered good luck to eat at thenew year in the South, but they'regood for you too. Whether you're looking to switch it up this year or following a New Year's tradition that,according to Slate, "has both African and Jewish roots" (which is pretty cool in and of itself), here are 21 black-eyed pea recipes that will make you forget all about that world-famous band.

Black-Eyed-Pea Salad

Black-Eyed Pea Cassoulet

Greek-Style, Black-Eyed Pea Stew

Pasta And Bean Soup

Tex Mex Black-Eyed Pea Casserole

Greek Black-Eyed Peas Salad

Masala Roongi (Black-Eyed Peas In Curry)

Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

Black-Eyed Peas And Ham

Hoppin’ John

Crispy Spiced Black-Eyed Peas

Texas Caviar

Slow-Cooked Black-Eyed Peas

Black-Eyed Pea Cakes With Collard Greens

Black-Eyed Peas And Dill Potato Skillet

Black-Eyed Pea Salad With Roasted Butternut Squash

Leslie's Peanut Slaw

Black-Eyed Pea Salad With Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette

Vegan Hoppin' John

Black-Eyed Pea Salsa With Cheese Quesadillas

Sausage, Kale And Black-Eyed Pea

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