Hoppin' John

By t1bishop

New Year's Day must. Some people put bacon in their Hoppin' John, but we never did when I was a child. This recipe really lets the beans shine.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 garlic doves, minced
• 2 15-oz. cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, minced
• Cooked rice
• Shredded white cheddar
• Hot sauce (optional)

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in black-eyed peas, broth, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low; cook 10 more minutes. Stir in green onions and parsley.
3. Serve on top of cooked rice and garnish with cheese. Add hot sauce if desired.