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The BEST Authentic Hoppin' John Recipe (Prepped In Just 15 Minutes)

Blue bowl with hoppin' john, white rice, and a fork and knife.
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5 from 2 reviews

This hoppin' john recipe is unbelievably satisfying. It combines perfectly cooked black eyed peas and rice with tender veggies and crispy bacon to make a hearty dish that you are guaranteed to love. The best part though is that this recipe is a one-pot dish that can be made in just 3 simple steps!

Ingredients

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1 cup bacon, chopped

1 celery rib, diced

1/2 onion, diced

1/2 green bell pepper, diced

1 garlic clove, minced

1 1/2 cups black-eyed peas

1 bay leaf

1 tsp. dried thyme

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2 cups white rice, cooked

Green onions to serve

Instructions

  1. Heat a pot to medium-high and add the bacon. Cook until crispy and reserve.
  2. Add the celery, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic, and cook in the bacon fat for 10 minutes or until the onions are soft.
  3. Add the black-eyed peas, bay, thyme, and 3 cups of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for an hour or until the peas are tender. Return the bacon to the pot and mix.
  4. Serve with white rice and green onions.

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