HEALTHY HOPPIN' JOHN

Healthy Hoppin' John image

We love Hoppin' John, so I developed this new (and faster) version. I like to mix my chopped green onions in with the hot cooked rice before serving. -Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 cup fresh baby carrots, halved lengthwise
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3 cups cooked brown rice
2 green onions, chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, carrots and celery in oil for 3 minutes. Add sausage; cook 3 minutes longer. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in the peas, stock, bay leaf, thyme, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Simmer, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until carrots are tender., Discard bay leaf. Combine rice and chopped green onions; divide among six bowls. Top with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with sliced green onion.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 22g protein.