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Hoppin' John
This easy Hoppin' John recipe is vegetarian twist on a traditional Southern dish. With black-eyed peas, kale and tomatoes, it's colorful, filling and delicious.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings; about 8 cups
Calories: 278 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large green bell pepper diced
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 3 talks celery
- 4 medium carrots peeled and diced (about 10 ounces)
- 3 large cloves garlic minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper plus additional to taste
- 1 small bunch kale trimmed and chopped (about 8 ounces)
- 2 cans (15-ounces) black-eyed peas drained and rinsed (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 1 can (14-ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- Prepared brown rice for serving
- chopped green onions optional for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the red and green bell peppers, celery, carrots, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Working in small handfuls, stir in the kale, stirring after each addition to let it wilt slightly before adding another handful. Cook and stir until you can fit all of the kale in the pot.
- Add the black-eyed peas and tomatoes with their juices. Stir and continue to cook until heated through, about 2 additional minutes. Taste and add additional salt or spices as desired. Serve hot with rice and a sprinkle of green onion.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days.
- TO REHEAT: Rewarm this recipe in a Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-low heat.
- TO FREEZE: Store leftovers in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 6), about 1 1/2 cups with 1/2 prepared brown rice
Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Potassium
749mg
(21%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
9886IU
(198%)
Vitamin C
72mg
(80%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings; about 8 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 6), about 1 1/2 cups with 1/2 prepared brown rice | |
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Potassium | 749mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 9886IU | 198% |
| Vitamin C | 72mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.