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Hoppin' John

A Southern favorite that is a New Year's tradition.

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Ingredients

For 4 Serving(s)

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  • 1 c cooked black-eyed peas, drained if canned
  • 1 onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1 c uncooked rice
  • 2 c vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 t thyme
  • 1 T olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Hoppin' John Directions

  1. Heat oil in skillet and add jalapeno, onion, red pepper, and carrot. Sauté until onions are translucent. Add veggie broth and black-eyed peas and bring to a simmer. Add rice and stir until well coated. Add bay leaf and thyme. Transfer to a casserole dish and cover tightly. Bake, covered, at 350º, 30 minutes or until rice and peas are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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