HOPPIN' JOHN

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Adopted 7/28 Make at your own risk until I work with it. It might be like the wonderful potatoes. Fantastic or .. not. If you make it please give feedback and tell me what you liked and what you did so I can use this to improve the recipe if needed. Limpin Susan's date.

Provided by drhousespcatcher

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup dried black-eyed peas
2 cups boiling water
1/2 small onion, minced
1/4 cup chopped celery, mostly leaves
2 3/4 cups fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup converted long grain rice (white)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Take Control Light spread

Steps:

  • Cover peas with boiling water and let rest for one hour. Pour water off and rinse and drain.
  • Combine onion, celery with 1/2 cup of the stock in a 2 1/2 quart sauce pan. Cover and cook over medium high heat until tender, about 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Add the peas and remaining stock, cover and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to simmer and cook peas until tender, about 15 or 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice, salt, cumin and hot pepper sauce. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Toss with spread, parsley and serve!

Peachy
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I'm excited to try this Hoppin' John recipe. It looks easy to make and delicious.


alfa muhammad muhammad
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This Hoppin' John is a great way to use up leftover ham and black-eyed peas. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Malik Is king
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I'm going to try this Hoppin' John recipe for my next potluck. It looks delicious.


Jenkins Leigh
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This Hoppin' John is a delicious and festive dish. It's perfect for a New Year's Day celebration.


MD JUYEL GAMEPLAY
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This Hoppin' John was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Ssebunya Shamil
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I'm not a fan of black-eyed peas, but I really enjoyed this Hoppin' John. The flavors were well-balanced and the peas were cooked perfectly.


SALISU RABI'U MUHAMMAD
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This Hoppin' John is a delicious and healthy dish. It's a great way to start the new year.


Beatrice Asiedu
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I love that this Hoppin' John recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of beans, ham, and vegetables.


Abuukar muuse cismaan Abuukar muuse cismaan
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This Hoppin' John is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Nerop Miah
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I've tried several Hoppin' John recipes and this one is by far the best. It's flavorful, easy to make, and always a hit with my guests.


Maya Rai
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This recipe is missing some key ingredients. It needs celery, onion, and green bell pepper.


Jennifer Schwebach
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I followed the recipe exactly and my Hoppin' John turned out mushy. I think I overcooked the black-eyed peas.


Cody Griffitj
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This Hoppin' John was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Leon Agyemang
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I've been making this Hoppin' John recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a New Year's Day buffet.


Drago Ahmed Gaming
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This was the first time I've ever made Hoppin' John and it was a success! My family loved it and said it was the best they've ever had.


Sami hussain
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This recipe was easy to follow and the Hoppin' John turned out great! I used smoked turkey instead of ham and it was still delicious.


Beth Farmer
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I'm not usually a fan of black-eyed peas, but this Hoppin' John changed my mind. The combination of flavors was perfect, and the peas were cooked perfectly.


Rochelle Pumillia
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This Hoppin' John was a hit at our New Year's Day dinner! It was flavorful, comforting, and a great way to use up leftover ham. I'll definitely be making this again.