Barley Hoppin’ John Recipe

Name: Barley Hoppin’ John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth; 1 cup quick-cooking barley; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed

1
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
4
Add broth, barley, thyme, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, and salt; bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the barley is done, 15 to 20 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat and stir in black-eyed peas.
7
Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
8
Serve hot.

175

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 small red bell pepper, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Barley Hoppin’ John falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barley Hoppin’ John

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