Heart Healthy
A traditional Southern dish that’s frequently served on New Year’s Day, Hoppin’ John is thought to bring great prosperity to those who eat it. The black-eyed peas symbolize coins, and the collard greens represent wealth. Regardless of what you believe, this dish will help you stick to your resolution to eat heart healthy.
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Hoppin' John
A traditional Southern dish that’s frequently served on New Year’s Day, Hoppin’ John is thought to bring great prosperity to those who eat it. The black-eyed peas symbolize coins, and the collard greens represent wealth. Regardless of what you believe, this dish will help you stick to your resolution to eat heart healthy.
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Servings:
6
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Serving Size :
1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon olive oil -
1/2 cup onion -
1 rib celery -
1/2 medium red bell pepper -
1/2 medium yellow bell peppers -
2 medium garlic cloves -
4 cups vegetable broth -
3 cups collard greens -
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1 ounces tomatoes -
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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning -
1/2 teaspoon salt -
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion, celery, bell peppers, and garlic for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally. -
Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring once halfway through.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 248 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 266 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g | |
| Sugars | 4 g | |
| Protein | 11 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
2 1/2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat
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Servings:
6
-
Serving Size :
1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
-
1 teaspoon olive oil -
1/2 cup onion -
1 rib celery -
1/2 medium red bell pepper -
1/2 medium yellow bell peppers -
2 medium garlic cloves -
4 cups vegetable broth -
3 cups collard greens -
-
1 ounces tomatoes -
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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning -
1/2 teaspoon salt -
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion, celery, bell peppers, and garlic for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally. -
Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring once halfway through.