Best 2 Hoppin John Vegetarian Recipes

Hoppin' John is a traditional Southern dish that is typically served on New Year's Day for good luck and prosperity. It is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal made with black-eyed peas, rice, and vegetables. This article offers three delicious vegetarian variations of Hoppin' John: a classic Southern-style recipe, a healthier version with brown rice and kale, and a smoky chipotle-spiced version. Each recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a lucky New Year's Day dish or a nutritious and tasty weeknight meal, these vegetarian Hoppin' John recipes have something for everyone.

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VEGETARIAN HOPPIN' JOHN

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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.

Provided by plasticmsg

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 652.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

HOPPIN' JOHN (VEGETARIAN)

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This is a vegetarian version of a traditional New Year's dish, said to bring luck when eaten before noon. Recipe from The Vegetarian Table: America by Deborah Madison, as adapted by the Chicago Tribune. A tasty and flavorful dish.

Provided by duonyte

Categories Beans

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder or 1/2 teaspoon regular chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
4 cups frozen black-eyed peas or 4 cups rehydrated black-eyed peas
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 cup long-grain white rice

Steps:

Melt butter with oil in large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bay leaves, thyme, chili powder and allspice. Cook, stirring often, until onion is lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
Prepare rice by your preferred method.
Add black-eyed peas to the onion mix; cover with water. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer; cover. Cook until peas are just tender, 20-25 minutes, checking pan and adding more water if needed. Uncover; cook over medium heat until water is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Remove bay leaves. Serve over rice.
Note: I used vegetable broth instead of water. My broth had no salt, if you use a commercial broth, cut down on or eliminate the salt.

Tips:

Use vegetable broth or water instead of chicken broth to make this dish vegetarian.
If you don't have black-eyed peas, you can substitute another type of bean, such as pinto beans or kidney beans.
To make the dish more flavorful, add a tablespoon of smoked paprika or cumin.
If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
Serve the Hoppin' John with cornbread, rice, or grits.

Conclusion:

Hoppin' John is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and beans. This vegetarian version of the classic dish is just as flavorful and satisfying as the traditional recipe. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Hoppin' John recipe a try.