I’ve been on a kick lately with trying new, healthy recipes! Since one of my goals for the new year was to get this last 40 lbs. off, I’m trying to eat more high protein, low fat foods. This recipe fits the bill perfectly!
We have a tradition, like many people, and always have black eyed peas on New Year’s Day. However, SOMEBODY forgot to soak the peas – not naming names ME! So, I decided to whip up a light, refreshing mix to have in a wrap last week, and it was so good, I thought I would share. 
Healthy, refreshing, and simple ... and a great protein source!
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 oz. can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 10 oz. can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 2 mini sweet peppers (red, yellow and/or orange), seeded and finely chopped
- 3-4 whole chives, minced
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1-2 tsps ground cumin
- 1 tsp Adobo or all-purpose seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp light sour cream (optional)
- pepper jack cheese slices
- whole wheat flour tortillas
Directions
- Gather your ingredients. You are welcome to use dry (cooked) black eyed peas instead. I chose to use canned to save time.
- Begin by chopping the avocado and finely mincing the seeded peppers and chives. If you score the avocado first, then you can easily peel back the skin.
- In a medium bowl, add the black eyed peas, tomatoes and diced chilies, and the avocado mixture. Squeeze the juice from one lemon into the mixture and season with cumin, Adobo, salt and pepper. Toss well. Aren't the colors gorgeous?!
- Chill black eyed pea mixture for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Spread a thin layer of light sour cream on the inside of your tortilla. Add 1 slice of pepper jack cheese halved.
- Wrap and serve with a side of crunchy veggies, low-fat yogurt, or on it's own for a delicious, nutritious meal.
Thanks for the recipe. My husband likes black eyed peas but I don’t care for them. Maybe if I cook them like this I will.
I am not a black eyed pea person but this looks fantastic!! Thanks for the idea.
Sounds delicious, and a great idea for a healthy lunch.
ooh this looks so yummy! We’ve been trying to eat more legumes in our diet too! I’ve pinned this for future trial
Right up my alley! Looks just delicious!
Thanks for sharing the recipe. I wouldn’t make mines spicy since our kids don’t like spicy foods but I do want to try this to see if they will eat the beans.
That looks wonderful.
Wow, this looks and sounds really good! We are big black eyed pea fans in my house and this is a unique way to serve it.
Yum. A wrap sounds really delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Looks yummy! Thank you for the recipe
i think i would enjoy this but my family might not
That looks so good, I LOVE Black Eyed Peas
I love this idea! Normally I just eat black eyed peas for New Years. I never really knew a recipe for them! We’ll have to try this out!
This would be right up my husband’s alley. He loves jack cheese, avocados and black eyed peas!
I don’t care much for black eyed peas but Ive never tried mixing them with other ingredients so maybe I’d like this?
Great recipie idea! This looks so yummy and easy and the best of all it’s healthy! Great idea!
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Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing with us at DDT!
This looks so good! I have shared it as my favorite recipe this week at Delicious Dish Tuesday
Thank you Amanda!
yum-my father in law would love this-we may have to do this for our family get together! Thanks!!
this really looks good and I will try -thanks for the recipe…