Hoppin John Recipe

This Hoppin John recipe is a flavorful Southern-inspired dish made with tender black-eyed peas, fluffy white rice, smoky bacon, fresh vegetables, and a touch of spicy heat. It’s quick and easy to prepare, making it a comforting meal for any day of the year and a traditional favorite for New Year’s celebrations. Discover more flavorful recipes like Hoppin John Recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 small jalapeño peppers, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with habanero peppers, drained
• 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• Ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño peppers, and minced garlic.
• Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and the vegetables are tender.
• Stir in the cooked white rice, black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes with habanero peppers, and chopped bacon.
• Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
• Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until all the ingredients are heated through and the flavors have blended.
• Serve hot.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Servings: 6
• Yield: 6 servings