Veggie Hoppin' John

It's a day late, but we made Vegetarian Hoppin' John for dinner tonight in the hopes that this traditional New Year's dish will bring us prosperity in 2011. Our version was quite spicy and filled with auspicious Black Eyed Peas, Tomatoes, Onion, Celery, Hot Peppers, Thyme, (non-traditional) Vegetarian Sausage, and Brown Rice. We served it with a side salad and a local Boulevard Wheat beer, but now that I've read that Collard Greens and Cornbread add more luck, I'll be sure to serve those next year. Happy New Year!