Name: Delicious Hoppin John: A Comforting Southern Classic
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (Soaked for a soft texture and earthy flavor.); 4 cups water (Essential for cooking the peas to perfection.); 3 cups cooked white rice (Serves as the hearty foundation for this dish.); 1 tablespoon olive oil (Adds richness and helps sauté the veggies.); 1 cup chopped onion (Provides a sweet and savory base flavor.); 1 cup chopped green bell pepper (Brings freshness and a slight crunch.); 1 cup chopped celery (Enhances the dish with its mild, aromatic taste.); 3 cloves garlic, minced (Infuses a delightful aroma and warmth.); 1 teaspoon dried thyme (Offers an earthy, herbal touch.); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (Adds a rich, smoky depth to the dish.); 1 teaspoon salt (Adjusts flavor to your preference.); 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper (Delivers a subtle kick.); 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced (Acts as the star protein, adding juiciness and flavor.); 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained (Brings a burst of juiciness and acidity to balance the dish.); 1 tablespoon hot sauce (Add a spicy kick for a flavor boost!); 0.25 cup chopped green onions (Adds a fresh, colorful finish to your meal.)

Description

Enjoy this Easy Hoppin’ John, a flavorful twist on Southern comfort food, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup dried black-eyed peas (Soaked for a soft texture and earthy flavor.)
4 cups water (Essential for cooking the peas to perfection.)
3 cups cooked white rice (Serves as the hearty foundation for this dish.)
1 tablespoon olive oil (Adds richness and helps sauté the veggies.)
1 cup chopped onion (Provides a sweet and savory base flavor.)
1 cup chopped green bell pepper (Brings freshness and a slight crunch.)
1 cup chopped celery (Enhances the dish with its mild, aromatic taste.)
3 cloves garlic, minced (Infuses a delightful aroma and warmth.)
1 teaspoon dried thyme (Offers an earthy, herbal touch.)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (Adds a rich, smoky depth to the dish.)
1 teaspoon salt (Adjusts flavor to your preference.)
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper (Delivers a subtle kick.)
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced (Acts as the star protein, adding juiciness and flavor.)
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained (Brings a burst of juiciness and acidity to balance the dish.)
1 tablespoon hot sauce (Add a spicy kick for a flavor boost!)
0.25 cup chopped green onions (Adds a fresh, colorful finish to your meal.)

Instructions

In a large pot, combine black-eyed peas and water. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover, and let soak for 1 hour. Afterward, drain and set the peas aside.
In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Stir in thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add sliced sausage, the drained black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes with their juice, and hot sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the black-eyed peas are tender, about 30 minutes. The flavors will meld beautifully!
Serve hot over fluffy cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions for that extra touch of freshness.

Notes

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Hoppin John, Southern Comfort Food, Black-Eyed Peas, Rice Dish