Easy Hoppin' John – a delicious recipe with water, ham base, black-eyed peas, basmati rice, center, green onions. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Bring water and ham base to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add peas and rice; return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until peas and rice are tender. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2
. While rice mixture stands, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan. Increase heat to medium-high. Add green onions to reserved drippings in skillet; saute 2 minutes. Add green onions to rice mixture. Crumble bacon; add to rice mixture, tossing gently.
3
Note: Substitute 1 (1-ounce) packet ham-flavored bouillon granules (such as Goya), if desired. The sodium is higher in this product.
433
kcal
Calories
21
g
Fat
33
g
Carbs
25
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups water, 1 1/4 teaspoons concentrated ham base (such as Better Than Bouillon), 1 1/3 cups frozen black-eyed peas, 1/2 cup uncooked basmati rice, and more.
Yes, Easy Hoppin' John falls under the General 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.
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