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Hoppin' John Recipe
This Hoppin' John Recipe is quick and easy to make. It's the perfect savory dish to serve as you ring in the new year, or any time you need a delicious one pot meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 322 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound thick cut bacon
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 14 ounce can black eyed peas drained
- 2 cups cooked long grain rice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- sliced green onions for topping
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.
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Notes
- How to Store Leftovers: Any leftover Hoppin John can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Freezing : Simply place leftovers in a freezer safe container or freezer ziplock bag and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
462mg
(19%)
Potassium
393mg
(11%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
198IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% 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.