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Hoppin John Recipe

Hoppin' John is a delicious and easy New Year’s dish to serve to honor the Southern tradition of eating black eyed peas for luck.
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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Southern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces black eyed peas drained
  • 3/4 cups Onion diced
  • 3 stalks Celery diced
  • 1 small Bell Pepper any color, diced
  • 1 cup Smoked Ham cut into small bite sized pieces
  • ½ cup Cilantro chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 6 ounces spicy V-8 Juice
  • 1 cup Water or 1 can Diced Tomatoes optional
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except cooked rice to slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Stir in hot cooked rice and garnish. Enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 676mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g