Tijuana Hoppin' John (Crock Pot) Recipe

Name: Tijuana Hoppin' John (Crock Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried black-eyed peas; 2 quarts water, plus; 3 cups water; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; 1 dried chipotle chiles or 1 canned chipotle chile; ½ cup short-grain brown rice; 3 large tomatoes, peeled & chopped; salt

Servings: persons

1 lb dried black-eyed peas
2 quarts water, plus
3 cups water
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 dried chipotle chiles or 1 canned chipotle chile
½ cup short-grain brown rice
3 large tomatoes, peeled & chopped
salt

1
Rinse and sort through peas.
2
In a deep 3 1/2 to 4 quart pan, bring 2 quarts of the water to a boil over high heat.
3
Add peas.
4
Let water return to a boil; then boil, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
5
Remove pan from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
6
Drain and rise peas, discarding cooking water.
7
In a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, green chiles, cumin, pepper, baking soda, and chipotle chile.
8
Stir in peas; pour in remaining 3 cups water.
9
Cover and cook at low setting until peas are tender and to bite (9 to 10 hours).
10
Remove and discard chipotle chile; stir in rice and tomatoes.
11
Increase cooker setting to high; cover and cook until rice is tender to bite (45 to 55 more minutes).
12
Season to taste with salt.

318

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Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried black-eyed peas, 2 quarts water, plus, 3 cups water, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Tijuana Hoppin' John (Crock Pot) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tijuana Hoppin' John (Crock Pot)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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