Hoppin John Stew Recipe

Name: Hoppin John Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking brown rice; 16- to 20-oz. can black-eyed peas; 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 1 medium clove garlic, minced; 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried; 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp. dried; 3/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 1/2 tsp. salt; Thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked quick-cooking brown rice
16- to 20-oz. can black-eyed peas
1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
1 medium clove garlic, minced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp. dried
3/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
Thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)

1
Cook rice according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, drain black-eyed peas, reserving liquid.
3
Rinse peas under cold running water, drain well and set aside.
4
In large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
5
Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 12 minutes.
6
Add garlic and cook until onions are golden, about 5 minutes more.
7
Stir in tomatoes, basil, thyme and 1U4 cup water and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat to low and simmer until tomatoes have softened a bit, about 5 minutes.
9
Stir in rice, black-eyed peas, pepper and salt until well combined.
10
Simmer until flavors have blended, 5 minutes.
11
Check occasionally and add a little reserved liquid from peas as needed to keep mixture moist.
12
Spoon into serving bowls and garnish with thyme sprigs if desired.

1054

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking brown rice, 16- to 20-oz. can black-eyed peas, 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil, 2 large onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Hoppin John Stew 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.

Hoppin John Stew

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