Hoppin John Recipe

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Hoppin John
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Directions:

  1. In a large Dutch oven or kettle, combine the black-eyed peas, ham bone or ham hocks, and 6 cups water.
  2. Cut 1 of the onions in half and add it to the pot along with the garlic and bay leaf.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer gently until the beans are tender but not mushy, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  4. Remove the ham bone or hocks, cut off the meat; dice and set aside. Drain the peas and set aside.
  5. Remove and discard the bay leaf, onion pieces, and garlic.
  6. Add 2 1/2 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil.
  7. Add the rice, cover, and simmer until the rice is almost tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  8. Mince the remaining onion then add to the rice along with the peas, tomatoes, and their juices, red and green bell pepper, celery, jalapeno pepper, Creole seasoning, thyme, cumin, and salt.
  9. Cook until the rice is tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
  10. Stir in the sliced green onions and the reserved diced ham.
  11. Serve with hot sauce and freshly baked cornbread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 68.84 Kcal (288 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.06g 0%
Sodium 224.03mg 9%
Potassium 208.92mg 4%
Total Carbs 6.63g 2%
Sugars 3.86g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.59g 6%
Protein 0.98g 2%
Vitamin C 34.6mg 58%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 9.7mg 54%
Calcium 21.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 39.78 Kcal (167 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.03g 0%
Sodium 129.47mg 9%
Potassium 120.73mg 4%
Total Carbs 3.83g 2%
Sugars 2.23g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 6%
Protein 0.56g 2%
Vitamin C 20mg 58%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 19%
Iron 5.6mg 54%
Calcium 12.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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