Betty's Cajun-Style Hopping John- New Year's Day
Betty demonstrates how to make Cajun-Style Hopping John for New Year's Day. This is a Cajun twist on the traditional Southern dish Hoppin' John, which is served on New Year's Day for good luck all year long.
Ingredients
| Beef broth | 21 1/2 Ounce ((2) 10.75 | |
| Brown rice | 10 3/4 Ounce | |
| Butter | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Andouille sausage | 13 1/2 Ounce | |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Chopped celery | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Chopped green bell pepper | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Chopped onion | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Garlic cloves | 2 , mince | |
| Cajun seasoning | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Canned black eyed peas | 29 Ounce , undrained ((2) 14.5 |
Directions
MAKING
1. In a pot, combine beef broth and brown rice. Stir well and add butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, slice sausage into 1/4-inch slices and brown in a deep skillet over medium heat, stirring often. Remove from skillet and drain.
3. Remove grease from skillet, add extra virgin olive oil, and heat until shimmering. Add celery, green bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Saute until softened.
4. Add Cajun seasoning and stir well. Return browned andouille sausage to skillet containing sautéed vegetables.
5. Add undrained black-eye peas and stir. Return to low heat and simmer about 15-20 minutes, until mixture is of desired consistency.
6. Add cooked brown rice to the mixture. (You may use any amount of the rice that you like.) Stir and ladle into nice serving bowls.
SERVING
7.Serve with French or Italian bread and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 391Calories from Fat 132
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15 g23.1%
Saturated Fat 4 g20%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 806 mg33.58%
Total Carbohydrates 46 g15.3%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 17 g34%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
