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

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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