Southern Beans

Southern Beans, also known as Hoppin’ John, is a traditional dish in Southern cuisine that is believed to bring good luck and prosperity when eaten on New Year’s Day.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Southern Beans

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Dried pinto beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 1 piece Smoked ham hock
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 6 cup Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the dried pinto beans and soak them overnight.
2. In a large pot, combine the soaked beans, chopped onion, minced garlic, diced bell pepper, sliced celery stalks, smoked ham hock, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and water.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
4. Remove the bay leaves and ham hock from the pot.
5. Serve the Southern Beans hot with rice or cornbread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 2g

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.