HOPPIN' JUAN (VEGETARIAN)

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Modified from a recipe in 'El Paso Chili Company's Texas Border Cookbook'. The most drastic change was serving the rice and beans separately to make a meal-in-a-bowl instead of combining. It makes for a much better presentation in my opinion. Serve flour tortillas or corn bread on the side. The black-eyed peas can be cooked the...

Provided by C G

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3-4 c cooked texmati rice or long grain white basmati rice (plain long white rice will work)
1 1/2 c dried black eyed peas, rinsed
1-2 fresh bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tsp ground cumin
salt, to taste
1 tsp ground chipotle powder
GARNISHES:
fresh cilantro, chopped
green onions, thinly sliced
red wine vinegar or lime wedges
fresh tomato slices
greens (arugula or spinach leaves probably work best)
white onion, peeled and diced
sliced avocados
fresh chili peppers, sliced or minced

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the rice and set aside.
  • 2. While the rice is cooking, prep the ingredients for the rice and bean bowls.
  • 3. Season the cooked and drained black-eyed peas with the garlic, salt, chipotle powder and cumin powder. Stir.
  • 4. To serve: Arrange greens in a serving bowl, add a scoop of the cooked rice, followed by black-eyed peas and the garnishes.
  • 5. ¡Buena suerte!

Alviroh Muller
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Hoppin' Juan is a great dish for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and packed with flavor.


ChocolateSniper
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Not too shabby! I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they absolutely loved it. Will definitely make it again.


Elnaz Imedia
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I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The Hoppin' Juan was a delicious and satisfying meal that I'll definitely be making again.


GRANDSLEY INDUSTRIES
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Hoppin' Juan is a flavor party in my mouth! Love it!


Debora Pepra
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This is one of the best vegetarian dishes I've ever had. The combination of spices and vegetables is simply divine.


Ameerhamza
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the dish was incredibly filling. Definitely recommend!


J Wilson
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Hoppin' Juan? More like Hoppin' YUM! This dish is a delight for the taste buds.


Asif Baba
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Not bad! I'm not usually a fan of vegetarian dishes, but this one surprised me. The combination of flavors and textures was really enjoyable.


Azan Asif
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This recipe is a keeper! The step-by-step instructions made it easy to follow, and the final product was absolutely delicious. My family loved it.


Tammeice Stephens-Taylor
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Two thumbs up for this Hoppin' Juan! It's a great way to enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal without sacrificing any taste.


faris kesim
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Hoppin' Juan, more like Hoppin' Amazing! Seriously, this dish is a winner. The textures and flavors are on point, and the addition of the fried plantains is genius.


lupa ku
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This vegetarian fiesta is bursting with flavor! I was particularly impressed with the complexity of the broth - the combination of spices and vegetables created a wonderfully rich and satisfying base for the dish.