Healthy Hoppin John

Hoppin John is a traditional Southern dish often served on New Year’s Day for good luck and prosperity.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Healthy Hoppin John

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Southern Courses: Comfort Food, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black-eyed peas
• 1 cup Rice
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 2 medium Celery stalk
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 stalk Green onions
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them overnight.
2. In a large pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened.
3. Drain the soaked black-eyed peas and add them to the pot.
4. Add vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until the peas are tender.
6. Cook the rice separately according to package instructions.
7. Once the black-eyed peas are cooked, remove the bay leaf and stir in the cooked rice.
8. Add chopped green onions, fresh parsley, and lemon juice.
9. Let the flavors meld for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.