Best 2 Vegetarian Hoppin John Recipes

Vegetarian Hoppin' John is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a meatless meal. This traditional Southern dish is typically made with black-eyed peas, rice, and bacon, but this vegetarian version uses vegetable broth and smoked paprika to give it a similar flavor. It is a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste. Whether you are a vegetarian or simply looking for a healthier alternative to traditional Hoppin' John, this recipe is sure to please.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN HOPPIN' JOHN

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Both of my daughters are vegetarians. I developed this simple recipe for them to let them enjoy Hoppin' John. It can be used as a base for additional ingredients according to personal preference. This recipe was submitted to the Harvard College Dining Services and was selected as a vegetarian option for the student dining halls.

Provided by plasticmsg

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 cup long grain rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Steps:

Bring broth and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir rice, black-eyed peas, and Cajun seasoning into onion, cover the pot with a lid, and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 652.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

HOPPIN' JOHN (VEGETARIAN)

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This is a vegetarian version of a traditional New Year's dish, said to bring luck when eaten before noon. Recipe from The Vegetarian Table: America by Deborah Madison, as adapted by the Chicago Tribune. A tasty and flavorful dish.

Provided by duonyte

Categories Beans

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder or 1/2 teaspoon regular chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
4 cups frozen black-eyed peas or 4 cups rehydrated black-eyed peas
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 cup long-grain white rice

Steps:

Melt butter with oil in large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bay leaves, thyme, chili powder and allspice. Cook, stirring often, until onion is lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
Prepare rice by your preferred method.
Add black-eyed peas to the onion mix; cover with water. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer; cover. Cook until peas are just tender, 20-25 minutes, checking pan and adding more water if needed. Uncover; cook over medium heat until water is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Remove bay leaves. Serve over rice.
Note: I used vegetable broth instead of water. My broth had no salt, if you use a commercial broth, cut down on or eliminate the salt.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Soak the black-eyed peas overnight or for at least 4 hours before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the peas more digestible.
If you don't have time to soak the peas, you can cook them in a pressure cooker. This will take about 30 minutes.
Add the rice to the pot of peas and broth after the peas have been cooking for about 30 minutes. This will give the rice time to cook without overcooking the peas.
Season the dish with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
Serve the Hoppin' John with cornbread, collard greens, and black-eyed pea salad for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Hoppin' John is a delicious and traditional Southern dish that is perfect for New Year's Day or any other special occasion. With its combination of black-eyed peas, rice, and pork, it is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give Hoppin' John a try. You won't be disappointed!