Ingredients
- 2 Celery Stalks Medium
- ½ Red Bell Pepper Large
- 1 Onion Medium
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 slice Ham 6 ounces; low-sodium, smoked, lean
- 1 can Black-Eyed Peas 15 ounces
- 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
- 1 teaspoon Thyme Dried
- 2½ cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium
- 2 cups Brown Rice Instant
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Or to taste
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper
- Hot Sauce Optional; to taste
Equipment
- Colander
- Stovetop
- Large Pot with Lid
Instructions
- Rinse and dice celery and bell pepper. Peel, rinse, and dice onion. Peel and mince garlic.
- Dice ham.
- In a colander, rinse and drain black-eyed peas.
- 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.
- Add broth to pot. Bring to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- 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.
Notes
*The amount of broth needed will vary depending on the type of instant rice you use. Check your package to find out how much you need.
Chef’s Notes:
- At the deli counter, ask for 1–2 thick slices of low-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 a side of sautéed cooking greens, like spinach, collards, or kale.
- For a twist, try using quick-cooking barley instead of instant brown rice. Adjust liquid and cooking time according to package directions.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Black-Eyed Peas and Rice (Hoppin' John)
Amount per Serving
Calories
170
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
3
mg
1
%
Sodium
97
mg
4
%
Potassium
165
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
28
g
9
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
368
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
19
mg
2
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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