Best Good Luck 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.

GOOD LUCK HOPPIN' JOHN

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This is an easy way to make Hoppin' John for the new year. It's made with a medley of red and green peppers with onion. The veggies simmer in the slow cooker with broth and black-eyed peas. As it cooks, the flavors meld together creating a flavorful and delicious meal. Serve over a bed of fluffy white rice for a down-home delicious (and lucky) New Year's Day meal. We highly recommend adding a handful of bacon (is bacon ever optional?). It's amazing!

Provided by Terry Brooks @Terrykb11

Categories Rice Sides

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 - medium onion, diced
1/2 - red pepper, diced
1/2 - green pepper, diced
3 - cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) pepper
1 tablespoon(s) dried parsley
1 - handful crumbled bacon, optional
1 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper (for heat)
2 can(s) black-eyed peas, 15 oz. each
4 cup(s) cooked rice

Steps:

Heat the olive oil.
Sauté the onion, peppers, and garlic until translucent, about 4-5 min.
Stir in the black-eyed peas, broth, salt, pepper, and parsley. Add the crumbled bacon if using.
Pour all into a slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Serve over the cooked rice. Enjoy. My husband likes to garnish the top of his with freshly chopped onions and more parsley.