Hoppin’ John

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Updated on May 10, 2024

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (12 ounce) packages frozen black-eyed peas
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked long grain rice
1/4 cup chopped green onions, or as needed

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Cook bacon in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings from the Dutch oven.

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Add onion, celery, green pepper, garlic, salt, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper to the Dutch oven. Cook and stir until tender and starting to brown, about 5 minutes.

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Add black-eyed peas and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes.

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Drain; reserving cooking liquid.

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Stir in rice, bacon, and enough reserved liquid to make a saucy consistency. Season to taste with additional salt, if needed. Garnish with green onions.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212	Calories
4g	Fat
33g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Sodium 515mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g	25%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 476mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.