Hoppin John Recipe

Name: Hoppin John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups black-eyed peas; 1/2 cup olive oil; 8 ounces smoked ham or andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 red onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 4 cups cooked white rice; 2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 cups black-eyed peas
1/2 cup olive oil
8 ounces smoked ham or andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 red onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
4 cups cooked white rice
2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1
Soak the black-eyed peas overnight in a large pot of cold water to cover.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
Heat the olive oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
4
Add the ham and cook for about 5 minutes, or until it starts to brown.
5
Add the onions and garlic.
6
Cook for 1 minute.
7
Then add the red and green bell peppers, celery, carrot, and thyme and cook for 2 minutes.
8
Add the black-eyed peas and enough cold water to cover by 1 inch.
9
Stir very well to combine.
10
Reduce the heat to medium-low and bring the mixture to a simmer.
11
Simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the peas are soft.
12
Add the rice and stir in the tomatoes, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, vinegar, and parsley.
13
Taste, and adjust the seasonings.
14
Serve hot or at room temperature.

1351

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups black-eyed peas, 1/2 cup olive oil, 8 ounces smoked ham or andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 2 red onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Hoppin John falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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