Hoppin John with Collard Greens Recipe

Name: Hoppin John with Collard Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, divided; 2 Tbs. agave nectar; 3 tsp. olive oil, divided; 1 tsp. chili powder, divided; 1 tsp. salt, divided; 1 large bunch collard greens, chopped; 4 slices meatless low-fat bacon strips, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped ( 3/4 cup); 3 ribs celery, chopped ( 3/4 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1 1/2 cups cooked long-grain white rice; 1 15.5-oz. can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

Servings: persons

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, divided
2 Tbs. agave nectar
3 tsp. olive oil, divided
1 tsp. chili powder, divided
1 tsp. salt, divided
1 large bunch collard greens, chopped
4 slices meatless low-fat bacon strips, chopped
1 small onion, chopped ( 3/4 cup)
3 ribs celery, chopped ( 3/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 1/2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 15.5-oz. can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

1
Whisk together 2 Tbs.
2
vinegar, agave nectar, 1 tsp.
3
olive oil, 1/2 tsp.
4
chili powder, and 1/2 tsp.
5
salt; set aside.
6
Cook collard greens in pot of boiling salted water 15 minutes.
7
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
8
Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tsp.
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oil in large skillet over medium heat.
10
Add bacon, onion, celery, garlic, and remaining 1/2 tsp.
11
chili powder.
12
Cook 8 minutes, or until translucent.
13
Add collard greens, vinegar-agave nectar mixture, 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid, 2 Tbs.
14
vinegar, and remaining 1/2 tsp.
15
salt.
16
Cover, and cook 10 minutes, or until greens are tender.
17
Transfer to serving platter.
18
Add rice and beans to skillet.
19
Stir in remaining 1/4 cup cooking liquid, and cook 3 minutes, or until heated through.
20
Serve rice and beans over greens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, divided, 2 Tbs. agave nectar, 3 tsp. olive oil, divided, 1 tsp. chili powder, divided, and more.

Yes, Hoppin John with Collard Greens 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 with Collard Greens

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