Slow-Cooker Hoppin’ John with Collard Greens
Slow-Cooker Hoppin’ John with Collard Greens brings together tender black-eyed peas and a smoky ham hock simmered with onions and garlic, then folded with rice for cozy, Southern comfort. Collards add a hearty, earthy depth while red pepper flakes provide gentle warmth. Serve it for New Year’s good luck or any chilly evening when you want a filling, one-pot meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook7 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooker Hoppin’ John with Collard Greens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Place black-eyed peas in a large soup pot and cover with water; bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Lower the heat to low and simmer the peas for 1 hour. Drain.
- 2
Dissolve the vegetable bouillon cube in 1/4 cup hot water in a small bowl, then pour it into the slow cooker. Stir the black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, ham hock, collard greens, oregano, red pepper flakes, and vegetable broth into the cooker. Add 5 cups of water, or enough to cover. Cook on High for 5 hours. Stir in the rice and cook for 1 more hour.
- 3
Remove the meat from the ham hock, chop the meat, and return it to the stew. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 251.56 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 8.94 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 46.43 g 17%
- Total Fat 3.86 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.07 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.83 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 500.81 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 5.0 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 3.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 82.38 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.59 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 259.45 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 171.85 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 6.42 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Hoppin' John with Collard Greens is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 7 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Collard Greens, Dried Blackeye Peas, Dried Oregano, and Long Grain Rice. Each serving provides about 251.56 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooker Hoppin’ John with Collard Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Collard Greens, Dried Blackeye Peas, Dried Oregano, Long-Grain Rice, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooker Hoppin’ John with Collard Greens?
- About 7 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 7 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 251.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooker Hoppin’ John with Collard Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Slow-Cooker Hoppin’ John with Collard Greens healthy?
- Slow-Cooker Hoppin’ John with Collard Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 251.56 calories and 8.94 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 500.81 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.07 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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