A Lucky Recipe for 2016!

Black-eyed peas are a traditional food thought to bring luck and prosperity in the New Year. Enjoy this healthy version of a Southern favorite, Hoppin' John, on New Year's Day with friends and family. Happy New Year from Richmond City WIC!

Hoppin' John
Recipe By: Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters
Serving Size: Serves 6, 1 1/3 cups per serving

Ingredients

• 2 medium celery stalks*
• ½ large red bell pepper*
• 1 medium onion*
• 2 cloves garlic*
• 1 (8-ounce) slice smoked, lean, low-sodium ham
• 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas*
• 1 Tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1½-3½ cups low-sodium chicken broth (amount may vary based on type of rice used)
• 2 cups instant brown rice*
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• Pinch salt
• Pinch ground black pepper
  

*WIC approved items
Instructions

1. Rinse and dice celery and bell pepper. Peel, rinse, and dice onion. Peel and mince garlic.
2. Dice ham.
3. In a colander, rinse and drain black-eyed peas.
4. In large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add celery, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 5-7 minutes.
5. Add broth to pot. Bring to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Stir in ham, black-eyed peas, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.