Hoppin' John
Yield
8 servingsPrep
15 minCook
45 minReady
5 hrsLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½ | pound |
black-eyed peas
dry, water to cover |
|
| ¼ | cup |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
garlic
minced |
|
| ½ | cup |
rice
|
|
| ½ | cup |
ham
cooked |
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
oregano
dried, crushed |
|
| 1 | dash |
cayenne pepper
|
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226.8 | g |
black-eyed peas
dry, water to cover |
|
| 59 | ml |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
garlic
minced |
|
| 118 | ml |
rice
|
|
| 118 | ml |
ham
cooked |
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
black pepper
|
|
| 5 | ml |
oregano
dried, crushed |
|
| 1 | dash |
cayenne pepper
|
*
|
| 15 | ml |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
Directions
Wash peas; add five cups boiling water.
Parboil three minutes.
Remove from heat, cover and soak four hours.
Drain and rinse peas. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender.
Add soaked peas, ham, 1½ cups water and seasonings.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until beans and rice are tender (approximately 25 to 30 minutes).
Remove bay leaf before serving.
