Traditional Hopping John

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Along the coast of the Southern US eating Hoppin' John on New Year's Day is thought to bring a year filled with luck and prosperity. The beans symbolize coins or pennies. Sometimes a penny is added to the pot or can be left under the bowls of Hoppin' John. Greens such as Collards, chard or kale can be added and symbolize the color of money and are said to add to ones wealth in the new year. The day after New Year's Day the leftovers are called "Skippin' Jenny," and further demonstrates one's frugality. A common tradition in the south US is each person at the meal should leave three peas on their plate to ensure the New Year will be filled with Luck, Fortune and Romance. Another tradition holds that counting the number of peas in a serving predicts the amount of luck (or wealth) that will be collected over the next year.

Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Sodium

 

Submitted by:

 Sashi   

Prep 10 min.

Cook 25 min.

Ready In 35 min.

     6 servings

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 165g

Amount per Serving

Calories 13317% of calories from fat

 % Daily Value *

Total Fat 3g 4%

Saturated Fat 1g 4%

Trans Fat 0.0g

Cholesterol 6mg 2%

Sodium 130mg 5%

Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g

Vitamin A 14% • Vitamin C 24%

Calcium 7% • Iron 4%

* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

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Metric measurements

Ingredients

4	slices	bacon
1/4	cup	onion	diced
1/2	each	sweet red bell pepper	diced
2	cups	black-eyed peas	canned, frozen or cooked
2	cups	water
1/2	cup	rice
1	x	kale leaves	or any greens, optional*
1	x	salt and black pepper	to taste*

* Nutrition Facts

Directions

Dice bacon, brown in dutch oven with onion and pepeprs, until bacon is crisp and vegetables are soft.

Add peas and rice. then water.

Cover and simmer over very low heat about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.

For extra luck add collard greens, kale, mustard greens, etc. for extra wealth (the green color symbolizes money).

Salt and pepper to taste.

Add a dash of hot sauce (to taste).

First published: 1996-01-27 last updated: 2012-05-06