Luck and Money

==Description==
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Luck and Money, or collards and black-eyed-peas, are traditionally eaten in the south on New Year's Day. There are a variety of ways to prepare them: this is one version.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 can diced tomatoes
* 1 can black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
* ½ package frozen chopped collard greens
* ½ lb ham, cut into cubes (optional)
* 1 cup prepared rice
* 1 tsp sugar
* garlic powder
* dried onion
* shredded cheese (optional)
== Directions ==
# In a medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, black-eyed peas and sugar.
# Add garlic and dried onions to taste.
# Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and allow to simmer uncovered for at least 10 minutes (longer is better).
# Add collards and ham, continue to cook for another 5–10 minutes, or until collards are cooked.
# Remove from heat and add rice, mixing thoroughly.
# Top with shredded cheese after serving if desired.
== Variations ==
# Skip adding the rice, and serve over baked potatoes.
# Omit the ham to make this a vegetarian dish.
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Category:Collard greens Recipes
Category:Ham Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Southern Recipes
Category:Black-eyed pea Recipes
Category:New Year's Recipes
Category:Main Dish Meat Recipes