Good Luck Black Eyed Peas Dip
Brighten up your gatherings with this zesty Good Luck Black Eyed Peas Dip, a vibrant and flavorful appetizer bursting with fresh ingredients and bold seasonings! This quick and easy recipe combines tender black-eyed peas with crisp diced tomatoes, red bell peppers, and a kick of jalapeño, all tossed in a tangy lime and smoky paprika dressing. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, it’s the ultimate make-ahead dish that only gets better as the flavors meld together in the fridge. Perfect for New Year’s celebrations or any occasion where you need a crowd-pleasing dip, this gluten-free and protein-packed dish pairs beautifully with crunchy tortilla chips. It’s fresh, healthy, and sure to bring luck and smiles to the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Black-eyed peas (canned, drained, and rinsed)
- 1 cup Tomatoes (diced)
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 piece Jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 bag Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, red bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the black-eyed pea mixture and gently toss to ensure everything is coated evenly.
Cover the bowl and let the dip chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the dip a quick stir and taste-adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.6 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4053 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.1 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2234 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
