Description
Hoppin’ John is a beloved Southern dish that perfectly combines black-eyed peas, rice, and smoky flavors into a comforting meal. This easy-to-make recipe not only warms your heart but also brings back fond memories of family gatherings and festive celebrations. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or a hearty side, Hoppin’ John is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black-eyed peas (dried or canned)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 smoked ham hock (or 1 tsp smoked paprika for vegetarian)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups water or broth
Instructions
- If using dried black-eyed peas, rinse and soak overnight. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté the onion and green pepper until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cayenne pepper; cook for another minute.
- Add black-eyed peas and smoked ham hock (or paprika) to the pot, along with water or broth. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove the ham hock if used; shred meat back into the pot if desired. Fluff the mixture with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg