Hearty Hoppin' John

Hearty Hoppin' John

Recipe by Eileen Mintz from allrecipes.com

Dinner 2 Hr. 15 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 1.5 cups dry black-eyed peas
  • 1 pound ham hocks
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups water
  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Place peas, ham hock, onion, red pepper, salt and pepper in a large pan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 ½ hours.
  • Remove ham hock and cut meat into pieces. Return meat to pot. Stir in rice; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top, if desired.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 475
  • Carbohydrate: 64g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Sugar: 5g

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