Weeknight Hoppin’ John with Black-Eyed Peas
Weeknight Hoppin’ John with Black-Eyed Peas delivers smoky bacon richness, tender black-eyed peas, and aromatic vegetables folded into fluffy rice for a comforting Southern bowl. Cayenne and thyme add a gentle kick and herbal warmth, making it perfect for New Year’s good-luck traditions or any cozy dinner when you want hearty, homestyle flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Hoppin’ John with Black-Eyed Peas, 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
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Cook the bacon in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Move the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the Dutch oven.
- 3
Add the onion, celery, green pepper, garlic, salt, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper to the Dutch oven. Cook, stirring, until tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the black-eyed peas and broth. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
- 6
Stir in the rice, bacon, and enough of the reserved liquid to achieve a saucy consistency. Season to taste with more salt, if needed. Garnish with green onions.
- Calories 395.79 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 18.25 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 59.08 g 21%
- Total Fat 9.47 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.25 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.37 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 895.68 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 5.2 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 2.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 54.28 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.74 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 525.19 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 29.08 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.97 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Hoppin' John with Black Eyed Peas is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Eyed Peas, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 395.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Hoppin’ John with Black-Eyed Peas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black-Eyed Peas, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Hoppin’ John with Black-Eyed Peas?
- 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 395.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Hoppin’ John with Black-Eyed Peas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Weeknight Hoppin’ John with Black-Eyed Peas healthy?
- Weeknight Hoppin’ John with Black-Eyed Peas has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 395.79 calories and 18.25 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 895.68 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.25 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, 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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