Weeknight Hoppin' John with Smoked Sausage
Weeknight Hoppin' John with Smoked Sausage brings together tender black-eyed peas, smoky beef sausage, and fluffy rice in a comforting Southern bowl. The gentle heat of cayenne balances the rich, savory broth for a cozy, satisfying bite. It’s an excellent choice for a simple family dinner or a relaxed New Year’s Day tradition.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the sausage and the onion in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until the sausage starts to brown, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the black-eyed peas, chicken stock, water, and cayenne pepper, and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 417.67 kcal High
- Protein 18.32 g Good Source
- Carbs 51.59 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.48 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 6.09 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 34.06 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1089.29 mg High
- Fiber 4.49 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.85 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.27 g Low Source
- Calcium 52.86 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.48 mg Moderate
- Potassium 393.89 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Weeknight Hoppin' John with Smoked Sausage is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Sausage, Black Eyed Peas, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 417.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Hoppin' John with Smoked Sausage?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Weeknight Hoppin' John with Smoked Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Sausage, Black-Eyed Peas, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Stock, Instant Rice. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Weeknight Hoppin' John with Smoked Sausage?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Hoppin' John with Smoked Sausage?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 417.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Hoppin' John with Smoked Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
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