Vegan Cajun Hoppin’ John

Hoppin’ John is a traditional Southern dish 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 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Vegan Cajun Hoppin’ John

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Cajun, Southern Courses: 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: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black-eyed peas
• 1 cup Brown rice
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 2 rib Celery
• 3 clove Garlic
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 stalk Green onions
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
2. Add the black-eyed peas, brown rice, vegetable broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 40 minutes, or until the rice and peas are cooked.
4. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the green onions, parsley, and hot sauce.
5. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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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.