Hoppin John Supper
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Hoppin' John Supper
YIELD Makes 6 servings
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The traditional good luck New Year's Day feast in the South, Hoppin' John is brimming with flavor and perfect for holiday festivities.
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | cup uncooked converted white rice |
| 1 | can (14-1/2 ounces) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth |
| 1/4 | cup water |
| 1 | package (16 ounces) frozen black-eyed peas, thawed |
| 1 | tablespoon vegetable oil |
| 1 | cup chopped onions |
| 1 | cup diced carrots (1/4-inch pieces) |
| 3/4 | cup thinly sliced celery with tops |
| 3 | cloves garlic, minced |
| 12 | ounces reduced-sodium lean fully cooked ham, cut into 3/4-inch pieces |
| 3/4 | teaspoon hot pepper sauce |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
PREPARATION:
- Combine rice, chicken broth and water in large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in black-eyed peas; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until rice and peas are tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic; cook and stir 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add ham; heat through. Add hot rice mixture, pepper sauce and salt; mix well. Cover; cook over low heat 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with additional pepper sauce, if desired.
This recipe appears in:
Southern
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 1/6 of total recipe (without garnish and additional pepper sauce) |
| Sodium | 833 mg |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 51 g |
| Cholesterol | 26 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Calories from Fat | 13 % |
| Calories | 327 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Meat | 1-1/2 |
| Vegetable | 1 |
| Starch | 3 |