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Hoppin' John
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Hoppin' John

Served with rice, this delicious one-pot meal could change your luck. Don’t take a chance and make this Hoppin' John for New Year’s Day…
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 15 minutes
Passive Time8 hours
Servings: 8
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword Gluten Free, Healthy, Legumes/Beans, New Year's, One Pot Meals, Vegetables, Winter Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dried black-eyed peas, sorted through
  • 4 strips bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 cup yellow onions, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced tips & tricks
  • ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
  • 1 cup red peppers, diced
  • 1 cup green peppers, diced
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 3 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp. Creole seasoning see Recipe
  • freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
  • 1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves (substitute collard greens or kale)
  • 2 cups white rice, for serving
  • fresh chopped parsley, for garnish tips & tricks

Directions

  • Place dried black-eyed beans in a large bowl and fill it up with cold water to 3 inches above the legumes. Let soak for at least 8 hours but preferably overnight.
  • Later on, or the next day, drain and rinse the peas with cold water; set aside.
  • In a cold Dutch oven, add bacon and turn the heat to medium. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a bowl and set aside.
  • To the bacon fat, add onions and celery; generously season with salt. Sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Add red and green peppers plus butter; cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add well-drained peas and pour in broth; bring mixture to a boil. Add bay leaf, Creole seasoning and freshly ground mixed peppercorns; stir well.
  • Cover, reduce to medium-low, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes with its juice, stir well and bring the heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, until peas are tender, about 45 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add cooked ham and cooked bacon. When it starts simmering again, set the timer for 15 minutes.
  • Add baby spinach leaves, stir to blend and cook for 5 minutes; adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Spoon mixture into warm bowls along with rice and sprinkle on fresh chopped parsley.