Easy Hoppin' John

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An easy Hoppin' John recipe for weeknight dinner that my kids love. Have it with a nice salad, and dinner is done. The red pepper should be adjusted to fit your family's taste.

Submitted by DONIGL
Updated on December 14, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound smoked beef sausage, cut into bite-size pieces

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 3 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans low sodium chicken stock

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 2 cups uncooked instant rice

Directions

  1. Place sausage and onion into a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sausage begins to brown, about 10 minutes.

  2. Stir in black-eyed peas, chicken stock, water, and cayenne pepper, and bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

52 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

406 Calories
17g Fat
45g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 406
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 1153mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 18g 37%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 394mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.