Healthy Hoppin’ John (Black Eyed Peas and Rice)
This healthy hoppin’ John recipe gets a meatless reboot. Start the new year off right with a healthified update to an old southern classic.
Ingredients
- 3 c water
- 15 oz can black eyed peas rinsed and drained
- 1/2 c long grain rice
- 1/2 c yellow onion
- 1/2 c diced green pepper
- 1/2 c diced red pepper
- 1/2 c diced yellow pepper
- 1/2 c diced orange pepper
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp ham base
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, peppers, and garlic. Sauté until the veggies begin to soften. Next, add the black eyed peas, ham bouillon, celery salt, thyme, and red pepper flakes if using; stir well.
- Let the pot simmer for 3-5 minutes for the flavors to concentrate. Once the vegetables and peas darken slightly, stir in the rice followed by the water. Raise the heat to medium-high, stir in the water and bring it to a boil.
- Once the rice is boiling give it a good stir, and cover. Allow it to cook for 15-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Iron: 2mg
Servings: 6
Calories: 203kcal