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Hoppin' John

A traditional Southern dish that’s frequently served on New Year’s Day, Hoppin’ John is thought to bring great prosperity to those who eat it. The black-eyed peas symbolize coins, and the collard greens represent wealth. Regardless of what you believe, this dish will help you stick to your resolution to eat heart healthy.

Ingredients

Servings  6   Serving Size   1 1/2 cups

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 medium rib of celery, chopped
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups fat-free, low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 3 cups coarsely chopped collard greens, any large stems discarded
  • 16 ounces frozen black-eyed peas (no need to thaw)
  • 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3/4 cup uncooked brown rice (short-grain preferred)
  • 2 teaspoons salt-free Creole or Cajun seasoning blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion, celery, bell peppers, and garlic for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring once halfway through.

Nutrition Facts

Hoppin' John
CaloriesCalories
248 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
11g Per Serving
FiberFiber
7g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 248
Total Fat 2.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 266 mg
Total Carbohydrate 48 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Sugars 4 g
Protein 11 g

Dietary Exchanges
2 1/2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat

 
A traditional Southern dish that’s frequently served on New Year’s Day, Hoppin’ John is thought to bring great prosperity to those who eat it. The black-eyed peas symbolize coins, and the collard greens represent wealth. Regardless of what you believe, this dish will help you stick to your resolution to eat heart healthy.

Nutrition Facts

Hoppin' John
CaloriesCalories
248 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
11g Per Serving
FiberFiber
7g Per Serving
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Calories 248
Total Fat 2.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 266 mg
Total Carbohydrate 48 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Sugars 4 g
Protein 11 g

Dietary Exchanges
2 1/2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat

Ingredients

Servings  6   Serving Size   1 1/2 cups

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 medium rib of celery, chopped
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups fat-free, low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 3 cups coarsely chopped collard greens, any large stems discarded
  • 16 ounces frozen black-eyed peas (no need to thaw)
  • 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3/4 cup uncooked brown rice (short-grain preferred)
  • 2 teaspoons salt-free Creole or Cajun seasoning blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion, celery, bell peppers, and garlic for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring once halfway through.
 

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