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Vegan Hoppin John Recipe

A hearty and flavorful vegan version of the traditional Southern dish, Hoppin' John, made with black-eyed peas, rice, and vegetables.
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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: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas soaked overnight
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Add the smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. 3. Add the soaked black-eyed peas, vegetable broth, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
  4. 4. Stir in the rice, cover, and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. 5. Remove the bay leaves and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Black-Eyed Peas, Hoppin John, Vegan
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