Hoppin John Recipe

[Kenz]

Try something new!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
2. Add minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in soaked black-eyed peas and vegetable broth (or water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until black-eyed peas are tender.
4. Stir in rice and diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
5. Remove bay leaf and discard. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Serve Hoppin' John hot, garnished with sliced green onions.

Enjoy your flavorful Hoppin' John!

 

[potatohead101]

Thanks for sharing the food! Excited to try this out with friends this weekend.