Hoppin' John Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
322 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hoppin' John Recipe
Description
The Hoppin' John recipe blends cooked long grain rice with black-eyed peas sautéed alongside thick-cut bacon, celery, onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. The bacon provides a smoky base, rendered fat is used to soften the vegetables, and aromatic herbs such as thyme, cayenne pepper, and oregano add warmth and subtle heat. Cooking the rice with the peas and spices allows flavors to combine fully, resulting in a hearty, cohesive dish.
The texture balances the softness of the rice and peas with the slight crunch of sautéed vegetables, while the chopped green onions on top add freshness. It is typically served warm, working well as a side dish or a satisfying main course depending on portion size.
For storing, leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to three months. Thaw overnight before reheating to maintain texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Bacon thick cut
- 2 celery chopped, stalks
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 14 ounce black-eyed peas drained, canned
- 2 cups long grain rice cooked
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- green onion for topping, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the bacon slices in a large skillet until browned and crispy. Remove the bacon slices and set them on a paper towel to cool. Leave the grease from the bacon in the skillet. Once the bacon is cooled, chop into small pieces and set aside.
- Cook the celery and onion in the reserved bacon grease on medium heat for 3-5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute or until fragrant. Lastly, add the green peppers and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Add the black eyed peas, rice, salt, pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and oregano and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring well.
- Serve warm with sliced green onions on top.
Notes
- Store leftovers refrigerated in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheat on stove or microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 462mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 393mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 198IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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