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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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 163 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Remove the ham hock from the pot. Cut the meat off the bone, and return the meat to the pot.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve over rice.
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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
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
% 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.