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(Maybe 2022 will bring more good luck if we all collectively eat our share of em?)
But the rest of the year, theyre put on the metaphorical back burner.
Blue Zones expert and author ofThe Blue Zones Secrets for Longer Living
(And yes, despite their name, BEPs are technically a bean.)
You know where they are more popular?
Theyre the cornerstone of every longevity diet in the world.
Beans are a staple in every single Blue Zone, and in Ikaria, black-eyed peas are especially popular.
But BEPs arent the only ingredient in the stew linked to longevity.
In fact, every single ingredient in it is full of nutritional value.
Combined, they make a meal thats full of plant-protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
Buettner pointedly calls out the olive oil in the soup as an ingredient that shouldnt be skipped.
Olive oilconsumption increases good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol, he says.
Blue Zones expert and author ofThe Blue Zones Secrets for Longer Living
I like to make a large pot at the beginning of the week and will eat it for breakfast.
Its a great way to start the day off on the right foot, he says.
Get the black-eyed peas recipe below, excerpted from Buettners new book.
)dried black-eyed peas(or 15 oz.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 12 minutes.
Add the black-eyed peas and toss to coat in the oil.
Add the tomato, tomato paste, and enough water to cover the beans by about one inch.
Add the bay leaves.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the black-eyed peas are about halfway cooked.
Check after 40 minutes, but cooking may take over an hour.
Add the chopped dill and season with salt.
Continue cooking until the black-eyed peas are tender.
Remove the bay leaves, stir in the remaining olive oil, and serve.
Drain, rinse, and use.
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