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32 Black-Eyed Pea Recipes Southerners Will Love

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By Southern Living Editors Updated November 30, 2021
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Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Southerners know that on New Year's Day, it's time for black-eyed peas and collard greens. According to legendary Southern food researcher John Egerton's Southern Food: At Home, On the Road, In History, black-eyed peas are associated with a "mystical and mythical power to bring good luck." And we have plenty of black-eyed peas recipes, from Classic Hoppin' John to our Good Luck Greens and Peas with Ham, that were made for starting a new year on a good note. But the Southern-favorite peas go so much further than your slow cooker on January 1. From salad to chili, black-eyed peas make the perfect addition to any recipe. Our Chicken Tortellini Salad or Southern Cobb Salad with Cornbread Croutons will make an enviable lunch at the office. Instead of the usual Rotel dip, try our Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus or Southwestern Black-Eyed Pea Dip for this year's Super Bowl party. If you're looking for a fun new way to eat black-eyed peas, these comforting, easy recipes are the perfect place to start.

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Hoppin' John Noodle Bowls

Hoppin' John Noodle Bowls
Credit: 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

Good Luck Greens and Peas with Ham
Credit: 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

Beef-and-Black-Eyed Pea Chili
Credit: 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

Lucky Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Credit: Jennifer Davick

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

Hoppin' John Stew with White Cheddar Cheese Grits
Credit: Van Chaplin

Recipe: Hoppin' John Stew with White Cheddar Cheese Grits

 No New Year's Day is complete without 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

Hoppin' John Cakes with Tomato-Jalapeño Gravy
Credit: Alison Miksch

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

Hoppin' John Salad
Credit: 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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Summer Hoppin' John Salad

Summer Hoppin' John Salad
Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell

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

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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Hoppin' John

Hoppin’ John
Credit: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Hoppin' John

In this version of Hoppin' John, grocery store shortcuts like jarred roasted red bell peppers and prepared salsa add major flavor without any extra time on your end.

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Texas Caviar

Texas Caviar
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Recipe: Texas Caviar

This tailgate staple is one of our food editor's favorite sneakily healthy recipes to serve on game day.

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Easy Black-Eyed Peas

Easy Black-Eyed Peas
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Easy Black-Eyed Peas

This is a foolproof way to prepare black-eyed peas, whether you want to serve them as a side or a main dish over rice.

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Chicken Tortellini Salad

Chicken Tortellini Salad
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Chicken Tortellini Salad

Store-bought rotisserie chicken and refrigerated tortellini make for a quick lunch or dinner that can be prepped a day in advance.

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Hoppin' John with Braised Oxtail

Hoppin' Juan
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Recipe: Hoppin' John with Braised Oxtail

Chef Sheldon Simeon shared this updated Hoppin' John recipe with us, and it'll win you the Top Chef title in your family.

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Instant Pot Black-eyed Pea Soup

Instant Pot Black-eyed Pea Soup
Credit: Photography: Alison Miksch, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Melissa Gray

Recipe: Instant Pot Black-eyed Pea Soup

Try this new way to get your peas and greens on New Year's Day with the help of your Instant Pot.

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Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christina Lane; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip

We took the ingredients of Southern-favorite Texas Caviar and turned them into a warm, cheesy dip that's perfect for football parties.

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Slow-Cooker Peas-and-Greens Soup with Turkey Sausage

Slow-Cooker Peas-and-Greens Soup with Turkey Sausage
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Peas-and-Greens Soup with Turkey Sausage

There's nothing easier than a soup recipe that lets the slow cooker make dinner for you.

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Black-Eyed Pea Fritter Sandwiches with Slaw

Black-Eyed Pea Fritter Sandwiches with Slaw
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea Fritter Sandwiches with Slaw

In this Southern spin on falafel, we swapped black-eyed peas for chickpeas, and you're going to love it.

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Grilled Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Grilled Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Credit: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Anna Hampton

Recipe: Grilled Stuffed Poblano Peppers

This colorful vegetarian recipe makes for a delicious summer dinner or side dish with grilled steak, chicken, or fish.

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Classic Hoppin' John

Classic Hoppin’ John
Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton

Recipe: Classic Hoppin' John

If you've never made Hoppin' John on New Year's Day before, this is definitely the recipe to start with.

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Black-Eyed Pea Ranchero Sauce

Fried Delacata Catfish
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Katelyn Hardwick

Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea Ranchero Sauce

Mississippi chef Nick Wallace created this flavorful sauce to pair with classic fried catfish.

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Texas Caviar Deviled Eggs

Texas Caviar Deviled Eggs
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Recipe: Texas Caviar Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs and Texas Caviar are both mainstay Southern appetizers, so why not combine them into one crowd-pleasing bite?

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Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

This Southern-fied hummus recipe will be a hit with your friends during the Super Bowl.

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Reunion Pea Casserole

Reunion Pea Casserole
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Reunion Pea Casserole

This old-school casserole came our way in 1987, and we love revisiting every cheesy bite.

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Hoppin' John Soup

Hoppin' John Soup
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Recipe: Hoppin' John Soup

This easy soup is the most comforting way to enjoy your peas and greens on New Year's Day.

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Black-Eyed Pea and Grain Salad

Black-Eyed Pea and Grain Salad
Credit: Photo: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kaye E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea and Grain Salad

This colorful vegetarian dish can be served as a side or a main with a grilled protein like chicken or shrimp.

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Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas

Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
Credit: Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel

Recipe: Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas

This dump-and-go Instant Pot recipe couldn't be easier. Our Test Kitchen pros couldn't believe how well dried peas cook in this new favorite kitchen tool.

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Southern Cobb Salad with Cornbread Croutons

Southern Cobb Salad with Cornbread Croutons
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Southern Cobb Salad with Cornbread Croutons

This classic salad recipe gets a Southern makeover with black-eyed peas and cornbread croutons.

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Bulldog Caviar

Bulldog Caviar
Credit: Jennifer Causey, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower, Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Recipe: Bulldog Caviar

This University of Georgia-inspired appetizer will be your new favorite tailgating recipe, even if you don't pull for the dawgs yourself.

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Hoppin' John Parfaits

Hoppin' John Parfaits Recipe
Credit: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Hoppin' John Parfaits

This mini appetizer is the cutest way to serve Hoppin' John to all your guests without any mess.

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Black-eyed Pea-and-Ham Dip

Black-Eyed Pea-and-Ham Dip
Credit: Beth Dreiling

Recipe: Black-eyed Pea-and-Ham Dip

This simple but flavorful dip recipe can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance, so it's a timesaver for busy hosts.

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Spiced Chicken with Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

Spiced Chicken with Black-Eyed Peas and Rice
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Recipe: Spiced Chicken with Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

This easy dinner recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.

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    1 of 32 Hoppin' John Noodle Bowls
    2 of 32 Good Luck Greens and Peas with Ham
    3 of 32 Beef-and-Black-Eyed Pea Chili
    4 of 32 Lucky Black-Eyed Pea Salad
    5 of 32 Hoppin' John Stew with White Cheddar Cheese Grits
    6 of 32 Hoppin' John Cakes with Tomato-Jalapeño Gravy
    7 of 32 Hoppin' John Salad
    8 of 32 Summer Hoppin' John Salad
    9 of 32 Chili-Roasted Black Eyed Peas
    10 of 32 Hoppin' John
    11 of 32 Texas Caviar
    12 of 32 Easy Black-Eyed Peas
    13 of 32 Chicken Tortellini Salad
    14 of 32 Hoppin' John with Braised Oxtail
    15 of 32 Instant Pot Black-eyed Pea Soup
    16 of 32 Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip
    17 of 32 Slow-Cooker Peas-and-Greens Soup with Turkey Sausage
    18 of 32 Black-Eyed Pea Fritter Sandwiches with Slaw
    19 of 32 Grilled Stuffed Poblano Peppers
    20 of 32 Classic Hoppin' John
    21 of 32 Black-Eyed Pea Ranchero Sauce
    22 of 32 Texas Caviar Deviled Eggs
    23 of 32 Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
    24 of 32 Reunion Pea Casserole
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    29 of 32 Bulldog Caviar
    30 of 32 Hoppin' John Parfaits
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