Wishing You Some Good Luck This New Year

Mississippi Caviar (Eating black eyed peas on New Years Day brings good luck!)

Ingredients:

• 4-5 Cups cooked Black Eyed Peas (about 1 pound uncooked)
• 2 Red Bell Peppers, diced
• 1/2 Cup Green Onions, sliced (white part and 3-4 inches green part)
• 1/3 C Olive Oil (or as you like it)
• 2 Jalapeno Peppers or 1 1/2 T Jalapeno Sauce (or as you like it)
• 2 1/2 Lemons or Limes, juiced
• 2 T Dijon Mustard
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 t Sea Salt
• 1 t dried Thyme
• 1 1/4 t Agave
• 1 1/4 t Tabasco
• Fresh Ground Pepper

Directions:

Drain Beans. Add all other ingredients and toss well. Let stand to develop flavors or chill if you like. Serve at room temp or chilled with Arabic bread/pita.

Notes:

This recipe is adapted from an old cookbook of my Mom’s but I can’t remember the name! I often add other veggies like Carrots or Cucumbers. This makes a lot, so spread the luck and share it with friends!