Hoppin' John
 
 
Ingredients
  • 4 cups Black Eyed Peas (frozen or canned)
  • ½ cup diced Red Bell Pepper
  • ½ cup diced Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup diced Yellow Onion
  • 1 cup diced Chicken Sausage
  • 1 cup broth
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 14.5 oz can of Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • Garlic Powder
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Tobasco
  • tsp Olive Oil
Instructions
  1. Dice your veggies and sausage and set aside. Also, get your peas ready. I've used frozen peas and they need to be rinsed in room temperature water to defrost. Canned peas just need to be rinsed. If you prefer dry peas, they should work too if you follow the soaking instructions on the bag. I just don't have the patience for those.
  2. Heat a LARGE skillet and put olive oil in the bottom. Once it's heated add your onion, peppers and sausage. Saute until your onions are translucent.
  3. Add broth and turn the heat down to a simmer. The broth will loosen any flavor bits that have started to stick to the bottom of the pan.
  4. Now add in your black eyed peas and the water. Stir and let simmer.
  5. Add the remaining wet ingredients: water, tomatoes and tomato sauce.
  6. Season the mix with the spices: salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and tobasco. Taste as you go here. Use as much or as little as is needed for your desired result.
  7. Let it simmer for 8-10 minutes so that the flavors can combine and then serve solo or over white rice.
  8. Enjoy!
Recipe by Life in Dishes at https://www.lifeindishes.com/hoppin-john-and-a-new-year/