They say that black-eyed peas bring you luck when eaten on New Year's Day, and New Year's is also the time of year many people go vegan, so not only will you be lucky, so will the animals!
Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes, Da Capo Press, 2011, ISBN 978-0-738-21441-2, p. 203