You may know that eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s day brings good luck in the new year, but did you know that Cowboy caviar was invented in the 1940’s by Helen Corbitt, head chef at the Zodiac Room, at the flagship Neiman Marcus Department Store in Dallas, Texas?
Black eyed peas which resemble coins symbolize wealth and prosperity. According to The Food Network, “some say you’ll have the best chance at luck if you eat exactly 365 black-eyed peas, one for each day of the year.”
Cowboy Caviar is the perfect mix of simple cowboy taste and upscale living which is why I had to include my version of super lucky cowboy caviar made with black eyed peas in The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook... everyone knows the Dutton family needs all the luck they can get.
Ingredients
- 1 lb black-eyed peas prepared according to package directions
- ¼ cup diced jalapeño or serrano chiles
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
- Juice from 1 large lemon, about 3 Tbsp
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Hot sauce to taste
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except chips in a large bowl. Refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld. Serve with chips for scooping.
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