Hoppin' John

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    163 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Hoppin' John

This Hoppin' John recipe is black eyed peas simmered with ham and vegetables until tender, then served over rice. A classic Southern recipe that's packed with flavor, and is said to bring good luck in a new year!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup onion finely diced
  • 3/4 cup celery finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper cored, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large ham hock or 1 1/2 cups diced ham
  • 1 pound black eyed peas rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken broth I use low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • steamed rice for serving
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Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and bell pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the bay leaf, thyme, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper, ham hock or diced ham, and black eyed peas. Stir to combine
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the pot to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low, and cook for one hour or until peas are tender.
  4. Remove the ham hock from the pot. Cut the meat off the bone, and return the meat to the pot.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve over rice.

Notes

  • You do not need to soak your peas before you add them to this dish. If you prefer to soak them, you can, just be aware that it may reduce the cook time. Be sure to rinse your peas to remove any debris before you cook them.
  • Your cook time may vary depending on the freshness of your peas. While typical dried peas take about an hour to become tender, it could take as little as 45 minutes or as long as two hours.
  • Make sure to remove the bay leaves before serving the dish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 163kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 507mg (21%) Potassium 390mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 317IU (6%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 163kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 507mg 21%
Potassium 390mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 317IU 6%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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