Smoky Hoppin' John Recipe

Name: Smoky Hoppin' John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 teaspoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion; 1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper; 1 cup thinly sliced celery; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup uncooked instant brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's); 3/4 cup unsalted vegetable stock (such as Kitchen Basics); 1/2 cup water; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 3 (15-ounce) cans unsalted black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1/3 cup chopped tomato; 4 teaspoons chopped green onions

Servings: persons

5 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup uncooked instant brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
3/4 cup unsalted vegetable stock (such as Kitchen Basics)
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 (15-ounce) cans unsalted black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup chopped tomato
4 teaspoons chopped green onions

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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; saute 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add rice, stirring to coat. Add stock, 1/2 cup water, salt, paprika, thyme, black pepper, and ground red pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until rice is done. Add black-eyed peas; cook, uncovered, 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with tomato and green onions.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 teaspoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion, 1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup thinly sliced celery, and more.

Yes, Smoky 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.

Smoky Hoppin' John

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