Hoppin’ John

Name: Hoppin’ John
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium celery stalks; ½ large red bell pepper; 1 medium onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 (6-ounce) slice smoked, lean, low sodium ham; 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas; 1 Tablespoon canola oil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1½-3½ cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups instant brown rice; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; Pinch salt; Pinch ground black pepper; Hot sauce, to taste; Knife; Cutting board; Can opener; Colander; Large pot with lid; Measuring cups; Measuring spoons; Mixing spoon

6 steps

Cook:45min

Chef’s Notes At the deli counter, ask for 1-2 thick slices of lower-sodium ham for this recipe. Or, look for a thick piece of prepackaged ham in the meat section. In a pinch, use pre-sliced deli ham. Serve with Sauteed Greens and unsweetened iced tea if you like. For a twist, try using quick-cooking barley instead of instant brown rice. Adjust liquid and cooking time according to package directions.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:02:12 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories275.9 kcal (14%)

Total Fat5.8 g (8%)

Carbs44.6 g (17%)

Sugars1.8 g (2%)

Protein12.9 g (26%)

Sodium476.6 mg (24%)

Fiber4.6 g (16%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Rinse and dice celery and bell pepper. Peel, rinse, and dice onion. Peel and mince garlic.

Step 2

Dice ham.

Step 3

In a colander, rinse and drain black-eyed peas.

Step 4

In large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add celery, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Add broth to pot. Bring to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in ham, black-eyed peas, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

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