Best Barley Hoppin John Recipes

SOUTHERN HOPPIN' JOHN

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This is a quick and easy side dish that will become a favorite of your family.-Anne Creech, Kinston, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small green or sweet red pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
6 green onions, sliced
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels; discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute pepper, celery and onions in drippings until almost tender. Add rice, water and seasonings. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add peas and bacon; simmer 10 minutes longer. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BARLEY HOPPIN' JOHN

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I found this recipe on eatingwell.com. Hoppin' John is tradionally made with rice, but barley make it a bit healthier. Eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day is said to bring good luck and prosperity for the new year.

Provided by Greeny4444

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed

Steps:

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add broth, barley, thyme, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, and salt; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the barley is done, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in black-eyed peas.
Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Serve hot.

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