Did everyone have a good Christmas?!! I still kinda can’t believe it is over already. One day I’m listening to Christmas music and eating cookies upon cookies and the next day there is no Christmas music to be found and I’m writing “Eat less cookies” on my New Years resolution list. Oh, how times change!

Speaking of New Years, is anyone else out there as superstitious as I am and stuffs spoonfuls and spoonfuls of black eyed peas into their mouths every New Year’s Day so they can get some good luck? I won’t go into all my superstitious habits, because quite frankly I think that might jinx them (feel free to think I am totally crazy right now!), but I will tell you that eating black eyed peas has become a grand tradition in this house. Because, let’s face it, I can use all the extra luck I can get.

In the past I have chocked them down and not enjoyed a single bit of them, so this year I decided to make a dish using black eyed peas that I knew I would love. Are you surprised that I chose a taco dish? I didn’t think so! I also added some pomegranate seeds for a little extra luck and who can resist that beautiful color?! Side note: don’t wear white while you are separating the seeds out unless you want a magenta speckled shirt.

I’m curious, do you write New Year’s resolutions every year? If so, do you stick to them? I think it is a fun tradition, although I’m not sure I always stick to my resolutions. Mine always tend to be the cliche ones like, “eat healthier” and “exercise more”, but this year I’m happy to report that I’m already eating healthier than I have ever eaten and a few months ago I started running more frequently. So, this year I’m planning on filling my resolutions list with fun and creative projects that I think might finally be attainable.

Anyone have any fun resolutions they want to share this year?! I’d love to hear them!

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Black Eyed Pea & Sweet Potato Tacos with Pomegranate Seeds Prep Time: Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: Total Time: 55 minutes

Yield: Yield: 8 - 10 1 x

Category: Category: Entree, Gluten Free, Vegan Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients 3 cups diced sweet potatoes, about 1 medium sized sweet potato

diced sweet potatoes, about medium sized sweet potato 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided

olive oil, divided 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, divided

smoked paprika, divided 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

salt, divided 1/4 + 1 pinch black pepper, divided

+ pinch black pepper, divided 1/2 cup diced red onion

diced red onion 1 cup diced green pepper

diced green pepper 1 clove garlic, minced

clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups cooked black eyed peas, or 1 – 15 ounce can rinsed and drained

cooked black eyed peas, or – ounce can rinsed and drained 1/2 teaspoon cumin

cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika

paprika 8 – 10 corn tortillas

– corn tortillas 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds Optional toppings: Guacamole

Lettuce

Cilantro Leaves

Salsa Instructions Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place diced sweet potatoes on a large sheet pan and drizzle with 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoons salt. 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1 pinch black pepper. Toss to coat and roast until sweet potato is tender, about 25 minutes, flipping once. Set aside. Heat a large pan with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add the onion, green pepper and a pinch of salt. Cook until onion and pepper soften, 3-5 minutes. Add in the garlic, stir for 1 minute and then add in the black eyed peas and sweet potatoes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika. Stir and cook until heated though, 5 minutes. Warm tortillas and scoop about 1/4-2/3 cup of filling into each taco. Top with pomegranate seeds and desired toppings.

Happy Holidays!