Spicy Hoppin' John
Serves: 6 to 8
Yield: 2 cups mix
This black-eyed pea dish is traditionally served as the first meal on January 1, together with rice and cooked greens — and maybe you'd enjoy some baked sweet potatoes and corn muffins on the side?! This also makes a great holiday gift.
Ingredients
PreparationIngredients
- 2 cups black-eyed peas Add to list
- 2 bay leaves Add to list
- 1/4 cup dried onion flakes (not powdered or granulated) Add to list
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic Add to list
- 1 whole smoked chipotle pepper (or 1/4 to 1 teaspoon chipotle powder) Add to list
- 1 teaspoon powdered cumin Add to list
Preparation
Mix ingredients together and package in a container. In 3 small, separate, labeled bags, put about 1 teaspoon each of garlic, chipotle powder and cumin. Give with a 28-ounce can of Muir Glen Fire-Roasted diced tomatoes.
Include these instructions with gift:
Put soup mix in a large pot with 4 cups of cold water and a 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes, including juice. Bring to a boil, stir once and reduce to low. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Salt and adjust spices to taste. Serve with cooked rice, if desired.
Recipe by , former PCC Nutrition Education Manager
Source: Sound Consumer December 2001
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