Hoppin’ John in the Summertime

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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Hoppin’ John in the Summertime

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Southern Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish 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 stalks
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 4 wedge Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them overnight.
2. In a large pot, combine the soaked black-eyed peas, rice, chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and vegetable broth.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the peas and rice are tender.
4. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
5. Garnish with chopped green onions, fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
6. Enjoy your Hoppin' John in the Summertime!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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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.