Black Eyed Peas: Mo' Money Mo' Power Protein Bowl

Many families share the honored tradition of enjoying a big bowl of black eyed peas on New Years Day.  My parents believed in the legend that a bowl of black eyed peas would bring luck to those who ate them for the entire year.  Apparently adding greens offer a huge boost by bringing the added bonus of wealth.  Kale + Cabbage = Dolla Dolla Billz, yo.

No wonder we were dirt poor.  It's what was missing in the peas.  Yo.  Ok, I'll stop now.

Even on my own I've managed to conjure up some kind of lucky bowl.  Some years were fancier than others, but even a quick Amy's bowl will do the trick in a pinch.  Of course, that's also the year our car was stolen in Canada, so meh... just to be safe, I think I'll make a proper batch.

I think I shall call it my....

Mo' Money Mo' Power Protein Bowl

1 pound dry Black Eyed Peas

2 cup Quinoa

3 large Carrots, chopped

3T Sriracha (or more if you do not value your tastebuds)

4 quarts (16 cups) Water

1/2 large Sweet Onion, chopped

1/2 head of Cabbage, chopped

1 bundle Kale, chopped

3T minced Garlic action

Salt/Pepper (if you're into that kind of thing)

I am using a 6 quart pressure cooker for this recipe.  There is no reason you cannot use a normal pot, but cooking times may vary.

Thoroughly rinse peas and discard any that have the ungodly ability to float.  Check to make sure no stray pebbles or other debris ended up with your delectable little nuggets of joy.  Pour into pressure cooker/crock pot/pot pot with the quinoa, carrots, Sriracha, and water.  Cook on High (or medium high on the stovetop) for 2.5-3 hours (peas and quinoa should be tender but not mushy).

Add all of the other ingredients, let cook for 10-15 minutes.  Let stand for 10-15 minutes to give the concoction a minute to think about what it's done and to allow all of those wonderful flavors time to collaborate.

Isn't it purdy...

Happy New Year!  May luck, love, and good fortune come to us all!