What better way to start off 2023 than with a little food that is considered to be GOOD LUCK around the world for thousands of years … especially around the New Year!
🍀These distinctive little legumes are actually BEANS, and they certainly can be lucky for you when it comes to your health.
They’re loaded with fiber, plant-based protein, antioxidants, and micronutrients.
And they’re linked with:
- Digestive and heart health
- Less belly fat
- Supporting weight loss
👉You can add them to soup, stews, or salads for a super healthy boost.
When is the last time you had black-eyed peas?!
🤩Let’s kick off this week with a salad packed with protein … that makes for a GREAT meal prep recipe.
Tip: It tastes even better if you make this at least 8 hours ahead of time.
You can keep it plant-based … or you can add a can of tuna or shredded chicken to boost the protein content!
Lucky Black-Eyed Peas Salad
(makes 2 main or 4 side servings)
- 2 x 15-ounce (425 g) cans black-eyed peas
- 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
- 2 bell peppers, seeded and chopped
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Toss the peas, tomato, bell pepper, onion, carrot, celery, and parsley together in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
Whisk together the vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir the mixture into the vegetables. Cover well and place in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 8 hours) before serving. Delicious!!
REFERENCES:
www.healthline.com/nutrition/black-eyed-peas-nutrition
www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-black-eyed-peas
www.southernliving.com/holidays-occasions/new-years/new-years-traditions-black-eyed-peas
