Hoppin John recipethis hearty dish is based on a southern tradition that says eating black-eyed peas will bring luck for the upcoming year.
Perfect for a New Years Day brunch, this dish is slow-cooked so you wont have to waste the first day of the year in the kitchen.
Healthy Hoppin John
This recipe, from food.com, substitutes the ham with turkey sausage and uses brown rice for a slimmer and just as delicious dish.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 lb cooked turkey sausage
- 1 (15 oz) can black-eyed peas, drained
- cup diced onion, sauted
- 1/.4 cup diced celery, sauted
- 1 cups chunky salsa
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper or 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
Click here for the directions at food.com.
(Vegetarian) Barley Hoppin John
This southern classic gains some great texture and protein by replacing the rice with barley.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 14-ounce can vegetable broth
- 1 cup quick-cooking barley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, rinsed
Click here for the directions at eatingwell.com.
Hoppin John This recipe may use ham hock and white rice, but youll still be starting the year out right with a hearty helping of vegetables and lean protein beans. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large ham hock 1 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 pound black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed 1 quart chicken stock Bay Leaf1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves Salt, black pepper, and cayenne 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion 3 cups steamed white rice Click here for the directions at foodnetwork.com.Happy New Year and dont forget to check out our other Healthy Recipes.
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