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 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Hoppin’ John

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Black-Eyed Peas
• 1 cup Rice
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
• 2 medium Celery Stalk
• 2 clove Garlic Clove
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 stalk Green Onion
• 1 tablespoon Parsley
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Rinse and soak the black-eyed peas overnight.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Saute until vegetables are tender.
3. Add soaked black-eyed peas, bay leaf, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.
4. Add enough water to cover the peas by at least 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
5. While the peas are cooking, cook the rice according to package instructions.
6. Once the peas are tender, remove the bay leaf and stir in cooked rice. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley.

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.