Description
Savory Slow Cooker Hoppin’ John is a delicious and hearty dish that combines black-eyed peas, rice, and flavorful seasonings, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the black-eyed peas overnight.
- In a slow cooker, combine the soaked black-eyed peas, rice, onion, garlic, and green bell pepper.
- Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the peas and rice are tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful feast!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding smoked sausage or ham hock.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg