Hoppin John Recipe

Name: Hoppin John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped; Garlic powder; 2 cups black-eye peas, cooked; 2 cups cooked rice; House Seasoning, recipe follows; 8 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish; 1 cup salt; 1/4 cup black pepper; 1/4 cup garlic powder

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
Garlic powder
2 cups black-eye peas, cooked
2 cups cooked rice
House Seasoning, recipe follows
8 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

1
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic powder, to taste, and cook for 5 minutes.
3
Add peas and rice and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Be careful not to overcook; this dish is best if the bell pepper and onion still have a crunch to them.
5
Add House Seasoning, to taste.
6
Garnish each serving with sprig of parsley.
7
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 small red bell pepper, chopped, Garlic powder, and more.

Yes, 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.

Hoppin John

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