~Let’s get it started – HA! Let’s get it started in here!~
You know I have to start off a black-eyed peas post with a little Black-Eyed Peas. Where are the Black-Eyed Peas these days, anyway? And Fergie for that matter? I’m kind of missing her.
I’m digressing, hard. I will say, though, that I know exactly where the black-eyed peas are – the ones in this Jalapeno Black-Eyed Pea Hummus, at least.
I’m way, way too stoked about this black-eyed pea hummus recipe. For years, I’ve been determined to eat black-eyed peas at New Year’s. They’re supposed to bring good luck, after all! I’ve tried several renditions of Hoppin’ John, and I could barely choke down a couple of bites every time. Not my cup of tea.
So this year, I thought, why not see if I can puree these bad boys into something more palatable? Hummus it was; jalapenos needed to happen, too. Plus, the peppers kind of look like coins. Bonus luck?! (My daughter also thinks they look like animal faces. I, too, see a panda in the top slice and a cute puppy in the second. Is it just us?)
I do love this hummus. It actually tastes very similar to classic hummus, with just a smidge more earthy flavor thanks to the black-eyed peas. The jalapeno gives it a little kick and the cilantro cools it down a bit. Addictively dippy.
The black-eyed peas will, I hope, bring you luck. The jalapenos will bring spiciness. Both welcome in the new year, if you ask me!
Happy New Year!