Hoppin John

American recipe

Hoppin John

45 minMedium4 servings300 calHigh Protein

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 oz smoked ham hock or bacon, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Contains: celery

How it starts

  1. 1

    Sauté the diced ham hock or bacon in olive oil over medium heat until the fat has rendered.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the pot, cooking until softened.

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