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Vegan Hoppin John Recipe

A delicious and hearty vegan version of the traditional Hoppin John.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse and sort the black-eyed peas. Soak them overnight or use the quick-soak method.
  2. 2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf. Cook for another minute.
  4. 4. Add the soaked black-eyed peas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Stir in the rice, cover, and simmer for another 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the peas are tender.
  6. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  7. 7. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Hoppin John, Vegan
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