Description
A delicious and easy one pot recipe for Southern Hoppin’ John, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the black-eyed peas overnight.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Add soaked black-eyed peas, water, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes or until peas are tender.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and cooked rice; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding diced ham or sausage.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals.
- Adjust the spices according to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg