Hoppin' John Peppers With Spicy Chips Recipe

Name: Hoppin' John Peppers With Spicy Chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large green bell peppers (about 1 pound); Vegetable cooking spray; 1/2 cup chopped 33%-less-sodium cooked ham; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup drained canned black-eyed peas; 2/3 cup cooked long-grain rice; 1/3 cup diced tomato; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce; Dash of ground red pepper; 2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream; 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) finely shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 large green bell peppers (about 1 pound)
Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped 33%-less-sodium cooked ham
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup drained canned black-eyed peas
2/3 cup cooked long-grain rice
1/3 cup diced tomato
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
Dash of ground red pepper
2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) finely shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Cut tops off bell peppers; discard seeds and membranes. Chop tops to measure 1/3 cup; set chopped bell pepper aside.
3
Cook bell peppers in boiling water 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
4
Coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray, and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/3 cup chopped bell pepper, ham, onion, celery, and garlic; saute 8 minutes or until tender.
5
Remove ham mixture from heat; stir in the black-eyed peas and next 6 ingredients (black-eyed peas through ground red pepper). Divide the ham mixture evenly between bell peppers. Place the stuffed bell peppers in an 8-inch square baking dish; cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes.
6
Spoon 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 tablespoon cheese on top of each stuffed pepper. Serve with Spicy Chips.

319

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large green bell peppers (about 1 pound), Vegetable cooking spray, 1/2 cup chopped 33%-less-sodium cooked ham, 1/4 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Hoppin' John Peppers With Spicy Chips 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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Hoppin' John Peppers With Spicy Chips

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