Whether in Italy, Brazil, Germany or even the American South, legumes are a traditional and important part of New Year’s celebrations around the world. Their small coin-like shapes are thought to be symbolic of money and represent the promise of financial good fortune and prosperity in the new year. We are strong believers that one can never have too much of a good thing, so here are 9 recipes to bring a little more luck to your table.
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Mujaddara with Spiced Yogurt by Rivka
Pasta e Fagioli by QueenofGreen
Terrence Hill's Beans by marieviljoen
Lentil and Sausage Soup for a Cold Winter's Night by AntoniaJames
Bean Salad with Pancetta by amanda
Curried Lentil Dip by safenervine
Slowcooker Hoppin' John by Hilarybee
2 Comments on 9 Lucky Lentils & Beans:
In Texas, we eat black-eyed peas. My grandmother used to say that we eat them because no one knows how bad it would be if we didn't.
Anita is a vegan pastry chef & founder of Electric Blue Baking Co. in Brooklyn.
added 4 months agoWow! I have some friends from Memphis and they invite everyone over for black eyed peas and turnip greens on new year's day (peas 'n' greens). The beans represent coins and greens represent bills. They are so good! To top it off, they use their juicer to make fresh bloody marys. (This year I'll have to monitor myself the night before so I can handle one!)
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