Hoppin' John
This easy Hoppin' John recipe is vegetarian twist on a traditional Southern dish. With black-eyed peas, kale and tomatoes, it's colorful, filling and delicious.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings; about 8 cups
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large green bell pepper diced
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 3 stalks celery
- 4 medium carrots peeled and diced (about 10 ounces)
- 3 large cloves garlic minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper plus additional to taste
- 1 small bunch kale trimmed and chopped (about 8 ounces)
- 2 cans (15-ounces) black-eyed peas drained and rinsed (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 1 can (14-ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- Prepared brown rice for serving
- Chopped green onions optional for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the red and green bell peppers, celery, carrots, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Working in small handfuls, stir in the kale, stirring after each addition to let it wilt slightly before adding another handful. Cook and stir until you can fit all of the kale in the pot.
- Add the black-eyed peas and tomatoes with their juices. Stir and continue to cook until heated through, about 2 additional minutes. Taste and add additional salt or spices as desired. Serve hot with rice and a sprinkle of green onion.
Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days.
- TO REHEAT: Rewarm this recipe in a Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-low heat.
- TO FREEZE: Store leftovers in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1(of 6), about 1 1/2 cups with 1/2 prepared brown riceCalories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gPotassium: 749mgFiber: 14gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 9886IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 5mg
