Traditional Hoppin John Recipe Video

Hoppin John is a southern dish from the South Carolina/Georgia region that is merely a deadly combination of Black Eyed Peas and rice. See the video below and enjoy the beans, rice and other veggies in just one dish!!

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time1 Hr 50 Min
Ready In2 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
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DishMain Ingredient
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Ingredients

 Black eye peas1 Pound
 Canola oil2 Tablespoon
 Onion1 Cup (16 tbs), diced
 Bell pepper1 Cup (16 tbs), diced
 Garlic1 Teaspoon
 Celery2 Cup (32 tbs), diced
 Vegetable stock6 Cup (96 tbs)
 Rotel tomatoes1 Can (10 oz)
 Jalapeno1 Medium, deseeded and diced
 Bay leaf1
 Ground thyme1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Ground cumin1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Cajun seasoning1 Teaspoon
 Sausage2 , cooked (Any variety)
 Long grain white rice2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Green onions1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 649 Calories from Fat 116

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13 g20.1%

Saturated Fat 2.9 g14.4%

Trans Fat 0.1 g

Cholesterol 15.8 mg5.3%

Sodium 942.7 mg39.3%

Total Carbohydrates 106 g35.2%

Dietary Fiber 12.9 g51.6%

Sugars 4.6 g

Protein 27 g53.5%

Vitamin A 16.5% Vitamin C 51%

Calcium 13.5% Iron 51.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. The night before cooking Hoppin John, soak the dry black eye peas in a bowl of water. Cover and set aside until you are ready to cook.
2. Next day drain the peas in a colander.
3. Slowly cooked some sausages on the grill the night before.

MAKING
4. In a 6 quart pot, heat the canola oil on medium-high heat.
5. Saute the onion, bell pepper, garlic and celery for a few minutes so that the vegetables are wilted.
6. Add the vegetable stock and stir for a while.
7. Next add the Rotel tomatoes, seasonings, jalapeno, black eye peas and the sliced up sausages.
Make sure the mixture is covered with water.
8. Bring to a boil. Cover and lower the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours stirring occassionally.
9. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions.
10. Spoon out a couple spoonfuls of black eye peas in a bowl and smash with a fork. This will act as a thickener for the Black Eye Peas gravy.
11. Pour back in the pot and stir and let it simmer for some more time till it thickens.

SERVING
12. Spoon out some rice in a deep bowl. Ladle on the Hoppin John and garnish with some chopped green onions.

Editors Review

Looking to make a traditional favorite this New Year? Go fro hoppin john — a unique Southern dish that combines rice and black-eyed peas together to create an exotic burst of flavor and texture. Healthy, nutritious, and tasty, this dish barely takes any arduous effort and makes for a great comfort food anyday.

Comments

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tanya3286 says :

Such a great dish..though I will use either cooked chicken or shrimps..this looks awesome.. a one meal dish and sooo filling!!!
Posted on: 5 August 2009 - 7:45am
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