How to Make Vegetarian Hoppin' John - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a flavorful and hearty vegetarian dish, then you'll love this Vegetarian Hoppin' John recipe. This Southern-inspired dish has deep roots in African American cuisine and is traditionally made with black-eyed peas, rice, and smoked pork. However, this vegetarian version swaps out the meat for hearty vegetables and savory spices, making it a perfect option for those looking for a meatless meal that's still packed with flavor and protein.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Bring broth and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion in hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir cooked rice, black-eyed peas, and Cajun seasoning into onion.
  • Cover the pot with a lid and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    288 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 653mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 334mg