Easy Hoppin' John Recipe
This easy version of the classic Southern dish, Hoppin' John, is packed with flavor and perfect for New Year's Day, or any time you crave a hearty meal. Serve over rice and enjoy!
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas rinsed and sorted
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound smoked sausage sliced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces, undrained
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce optional
- 3 cups cooked white rice for serving
- 0.25 cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot, combine black-eyed peas and water. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover, and let soak for 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add sausage, drained black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes with their juice, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until black-eyed peas are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Serve hot over cooked rice, garnished with green onions.
Notes
For a smokier flavor, add a smoked ham hock during cooking. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.