Skinny Hoppin' John
A hearty, flavorful dish featuring black-eyed peas, tomatoes, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy, comforting meal that suits vegetarians and those seeking plant-based options.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas and place them in a deep saucepan with 2 1/2 cups cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook until peas are almost soft, about an hour.
- Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, chopped scallions, diced celery, chopped onion, chili pepper, and salt.
- Simmer the mixture for 25 minutes over medium heat.
- Mix in lime juice and season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).