Black-Eyed Pea Recipes

From salad to chili, black-eyed peas make the perfect addition to any recipe.

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Peas and Kale Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Photo: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Peas and Kale Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Ensure every day is a lucky and prosperous one when you serve this hearty Southern salad.

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Hoppin' John Noodle Bowls

Photo: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Hoppin' John Noodle Bowls

Serve straight from the stove, and let guests garnish their own bowls.

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Good Luck Greens and Peas with Ham

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Good Luck Greens and Peas with Ham

Spread the good fortune with this tasty dish, and don't forget to serve it with cornbread on the side.

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Beef-and-Black-Eyed Pea Chili

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Recipes: Beef-and-Black-Eyed Pea Chili

You’ll be pulling the cornbread fresh out of the skillet when you get the aroma of this Beef-and-Black-Eyed Pea Chili. Fill a Dutch oven with chili meat, sweet onion, black-eyed peas, beer, and more, and in under an hour you can be sitting down to a delicious bowl of chili. Serve it as it comes, or top it with jalapeño pepper slices, Cheddar cheese, or pico de gallo. However you enjoy it, you can’t go wrong. So grab a spoon and enjoy this chili today.

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Lucky Black-Eyed Pea Salad

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Recipe: Lucky Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Peppery watercress fills in for traditional greens, and fresh peaches, cilantro, and black-eyed peas add fresh flair.

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Hoppin' John Stew with White Cheddar Cheese Grits

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Recipe: Hoppin' John Stew with White Cheddar Cheese Grits

Nothing is quite as Southern, or as summery, as Hoppin' John. Serve it atop white cheddar cheese grits and you've got a truly satisfying Southern dish.

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Hoppin' John Cakes with Tomato-Jalapeño Gravy

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Recipe: Hoppin' John Cakes with Tomato-Jalapeño Gravy

We suggest cooking rice one to two days ahead of time so it has time to dry out.

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Hoppin' John Salad

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Hoppin' John Salad

Try this fresh take on Hoppin' John with fresh mint, parsley, and jalapeño peppers. It's the perfect side for any summer dish.

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Smoky Black-Eyed Peas with Fried Green Tomatoes

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Smoky Black-Eyed Peas with Fried Green Tomatoes

Cooked in an aromatic broth with ham hocks and beer (sub chicken broth, if desired), these Mexican-inspired peas are as delicious on their own as they are with fried green tomatoes or grilled steak.

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Summer Hoppin' John Salad

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Recipe: Summer Hoppin' John Salad

A New Year's tradition, Hoppin' John is usually served hot, but this cool salad is perfect for a summer picnic or lunch, or as a side salad for grilled meats. Feel free to sub your favorite cooked whole grain instead of rice.

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Chili-Roasted Black Eyed Peas

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Recipe: Chili-Roasted Black Eyed Peas

Roasting black-eyed peas gives them a crispy, dry texture that’s perfect for snacking. Chili powder and cumin give the beans a flavor-packed coating that won’t disappoint your guests.

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Black-Eyed Pea, Collard, and Sweet Potato Stew

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Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea, Collard, and Sweet Potato Stew

Don't be intimidated by the length of the ingredient list for this thrifty Southern stew. The majority of the ingredients are used to make a fantastic stock that starts with a Southern classic: potlikker. Then we use loads of fresh, aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices to round out the flavor. Serve the stew ladled over hot cooked rice, and sprinkle with the fresh herbs.

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Peppery Peas O' Plenty

Recipe: Peppery Peas O' Plenty

This dish truly does have peas o' plenty—black eyed peas, purple hull peas, crowder peas, and butter peas. Pick them up at your farmer's market for a great summer side.

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Black-Eyed Pea Recipes

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Peas and Kale Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette