Hoppin' John
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ pound bacon uncooked, thick cut, diced
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 1 onion small in size, diced
- 1 bell pepper green or red, deseeded and diced
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 8 ounces black eyed peas dried, picked through and rinsed (about 1 ¼ cups)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth *See Note
- 2 cups water
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups long grain white rice cooked
- 4 to 6 green onions chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over low-medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate, and reserve 2-3 tablespoons of the drippings.½ pound bacon
- Add the celery, onion, and bell pepper to the drippings, and cook for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the garlic, and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.2 ribs celery, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 3 garlic cloves
- Add the black eyed peas, chicken broth, water, Cajun seasoning, thyme, oregano and bay leaves. Stir to combine.8 ounces black eyed peas, 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 1 to 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Bring the liquid to a simmer, and cook for 1 - 1 ½ hours or until the black eyed peas are tender (not mushy or overly soft). While the black eyed peas cook, prepare the rice according to package directions.
- Once the black eyed peas have cooked through, pour them through a strainer or colander to remove any excess liquid. Discard the bay leaves, and return the black eyed peas and cooked bacon to the pan. Taste and add salt if needed.Salt
- Serve the black eyed peas by stirring in the cooked rice, ladling them over the rice, or with a side of greens. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.2 cups long grain white rice, 4 to 6 green onions
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of hoppin' john. Actual calories will vary.
- Feel free to use 4 cups of water instead of a combination of water and broth. If using the broth, be mindful of the sodium content, especially with the bacon and seasonings.
- Check the beans for doneness around 45 minutes to 1 hour, and add additional liquid if needed. Some beans cook faster than others depending on their age and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Hoppin' John
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
452
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
37
mg
12
%
Sodium
425
mg
18
%
Potassium
562
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
1359
IU
27
%
Vitamin C
44
mg
53
%
Calcium
60
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
