Description
These black eyes peas were a comforting surprise. Simple seasonings including garlic, celery and red peppers combine to make this a lucky dish each new year. Containing 11 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving, Hoppin’ John is a healthy way to start the new year!
Ingredients
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- 4 strips bacon
- 3 T bacon fat or olive oil
- 1/2 c red pepper, chopped
- 2 ribs of celery, finely chopped
- 1 c onion, finely chopped
- 11 oz soaked black eyed peas (I used Melissa’s) cooked according to package directions
- 1 t garlic powder
- 1 t salt
- Fresh ground pepper
- 3 c chicken stock
- 2 c cooked rice
- 3 T finely chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- Cook bacon and reserve 3 T of bacon fat. Reserve the crisp bacon for garnish.
- In pot with bacon fat, saute red pepper, celery and onion over medium high heat until soft. Add black eyed peas, seasonings, and chicken broth.
- Cook black eyed peas until softened or until the broth has boiled down to the thickness you want. I didn’t want soup, so I simmered this about 30 minutes. If you want it soupier, it may only take about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
- Serve over hot rice. Garnish with crisp, crumbled bacon. Sprinkle with parsley.
