Hoppin’ John in the Summertime

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 16
Hoppin' John in the Summertime Recipe
in Rice

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked long grain and wild rice mix
1 can black-eyed peas , rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 pound fresh crabmeat , picked over for cartilage and shell fragments
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 dash hot pepper sauce , or to taste
salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large tomato , sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
290
Sugar
2g
Fat
6g
Hoppin' john is a popular Southern dish traditionally served on New Year's Day for good luck. This summertime version of the classic recipe is perfect for hot weather, as it is served cold over sliced tomatoes. The dish is a flavorful combination of rice, black-eyed peas, crabmeat, and vegetables, dressed in a tangy lemon juice sauce. It is a light and refreshing meal that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, black-eyed peas, red onion, green bell pepper, crabmeat, and parsley.
2.In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
3.Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss gently to combine.
4.Serve the hoppin' john salad over sliced tomatoes.

PROS

This recipe is a light and refreshing twist on traditional hoppin’ john, making it perfect for summertime.

The dish is high in protein and low in fat.

CONS

The dish contains crabmeat, which can be expensive and difficult to find in some areas.

People with shellfish allergies should avoid this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is full of healthy ingredients. The black-eyed peas are packed with fiber and protein, while the crabmeat is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
The red onion and green bell pepper provide a healthy dose of antioxidants, and the lemon juice dressing is low in calories and high in Vitamin C.

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