December 26: Bring in Kwanzaa with Festive Black-Eyed Peas
Kwanzaa is all about soul food! This festive week-long occasion celebrates African-inspired meals with rich unique flavor. Food is a key component as many African communities and cultures celebrate crops and laborers. Black-eyed peas are grown around the world and act as a staple legume for a Kwanzaa feast.
As you can see, Dishfolio food photographers enjoy seeking out dishes featuring black-eyed peas. Colorful nutritious salads make a great addition to your feast along with simple online food recipes involving beans and rice. With great popularity in Creole cultures, you can add spice and flavor for a Caribbean appeal or add an African flair. Black-eyed peas are nutritious and savory in several food traditions. Learn how to include them in your family dinner recipes today!

Lobia Curry / Black Eyed Peas Curry
Lobia Curry / Black Eyed Peas Curry - an Indian style curry of black-eyed peas flavored with spices - goes well with flat breads and rice.
by blogexplore
Mathanga Vanpayar Erissery
Mathanga Vanpayar Erissery or Pumpkin Blackeyed Peas Curry Recipe is Kerala style curry for Onam Sadya menu
by indiankhana
Black eyed peas salad
Black eyed peas and caramelized carrots salad with lemon -mustard dressing
by ermioni
Black Eyed Peas and Butternut Squash Salad
This colorful and super healthy salad can be made in just 30 minutes. It is great for a vegetarian supper or lunch, or as a side dish for any fall party. The squash is firm, with a hint of sweetness, and plays well with black eyed peas, cranberries and bacon, and the baby broccoli provides extra crunch.
by Smell of Rosemary
Black Eyed Peas Fritters
Alasanda / Lobia Vada - A South Indian snack made from black eyed peas. Perfect teatime snack in monsoon.
by harichandana