BARLEY HOPPIN' JOHN

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I found this recipe on eatingwell.com. Hoppin' John is tradionally made with rice, but barley make it a bit healthier. Eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day is said to bring good luck and prosperity for the new year.

Provided by Greeny4444

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed

Steps:

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add broth, barley, thyme, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, and salt; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the barley is done, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in black-eyed peas.
Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Serve hot.

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Faiz khan Zada

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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The barley and black-eyed peas are hearty and filling, and the seasoning is delicious. This is a great dish for a potluck or a casual dinner.

Shaheel Shah

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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The barley and black-eyed peas were cooked perfectly and the seasoning was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.

Sardasht Omar

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I'm a big fan of hoppin' John and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The barley adds a nice nutty flavor and the black-eyed peas are cooked perfectly. The seasoning is also spot-on. I'll definitely be making this again.

Abdl Ohab mlm Ohab mlm

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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The barley and black-eyed peas cook up quickly and the seasoning is simple but flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.

Jevaughnie Rowe

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This was my first time making barley hoppin' John and it turned out great! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.

Akhtari Begun

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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The barley and black-eyed peas were cooked perfectly and the seasoning was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.

huzaifa chando

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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The barley was cooked perfectly and the black-eyed peas were tender and flavorful. I added a bit of extra spice to taste and it was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.

Nabikolo Resty

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I'm a vegetarian and I was looking for a meatless version of hoppin' John. This recipe was perfect! The barley and black-eyed peas were hearty and filling, and the seasoning was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.

Shanaz Haq

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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The barley adds a nice nutty flavor and the black-eyed peas are a great source of protein. This is a great dish for a potluck or a casual dinner.

NURUDEEN OWOLABI JIMOH

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This was my first time making hoppin' John and it turned out great! The barley and black-eyed peas were cooked perfectly and the seasoning was spot-on. I will definitely be making this again.

Namurinda Olivia

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I'm not usually a fan of barley, but this dish changed my mind. The barley was cooked perfectly and the flavors were really well-balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.