Best My 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.

HOPPIN' JOHN

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I eat this dish every New Year's day, it's supposed to bring you luck, and so far my life's been pretty good. It's also good anytime you need a hearty homey meal!

Provided by Daisy

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ½ cups dry black-eyed peas
1 pound ham hocks
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups water
1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large pan place the peas, ham hock, onion, red pepper, salt and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
Remove ham hock and cut meat into pieces. Return meat to pot. Stir in the rice, cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top, if desired. Serve

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.1 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 618.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

HOPPIN' JOHN RECIPE

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Try a Healthy Living version of a Southern favorite with our Hoppin' John Recipe. Perfect for New Year's Day or any day, our Hoppin' John Recipe is tasty!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Beans

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings, about 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cans (15-1/2 oz. each) black-eyed peas, rinsed
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 pkg. (13 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Natural Uncured Turkey Sausage, thinly sliced
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup water
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
2-1/2 cups instant white rice, uncooked

Steps:

Bring all ingredients except rice to boil in Dutch oven, stirring occasionally.
Stir in rice; cover. Simmer 10 min. or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g