Description
A traditional Southern dish made with black-eyed peas and rice, flavored with spices and cooked with smoked meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black-eyed peas
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Soak black-eyed peas overnight in water.
- Drain and rinse the peas.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until soft.
- Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Add soaked peas, rice, water, salt, and spices.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Check for doneness and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use ham hocks for added flavor.
- Adjust spices based on your preference.
- Serve with cornbread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: hopin john, black eyed peas, Southern cooking