Vegetarian Hoppin' John

Vegetarian - Everyday Cooking

Both of my daughters are vegetarians. I developed this simple recipe for them to let them enjoy Hoppin' John. It can be used as a base for additional ingredients according to personal preference. This recipe was submitted to the Harvard College Dining Services and was selected as a vegetarian option for the student dining halls.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Vegetarian Hoppin' John

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

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Bring broth and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until translucent 5 to 7 minutes. Stir rice black-eyed peas and Cajun seasoning into onion cover the pot with a lid and cook until flavors blend about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Vegetarian Hoppin' John

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 288.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.7g 19%

Carbohydrates: 49.4g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 6.1g 24%

Sugars: 2.9g

Fat: 5.7g 9%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 435.6IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.7mg 29%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 6.6mg 11%

Folate: 149.8mcg 38%

Calcium: 53.7mg 5%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 50.7mg 18%

Potassium: 334mg 9%

Sodium: 652.9mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 51.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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