Easy Hoppin' John Recipe

On the evening of New Year's Day, we found ourselves craving a dish featuring black-eyed peas and tomatoes. It was too late to tackle anything complicated, so I opted to try out this recipe. I substituted crushed pepper flakes for cayenne and threw in a can of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies for an extra kick. Despite my initial doubts due to its simplicity, the dish turned out to be surprisingly delicious. I'm already planning to elevate it further by adding some shrimp next time.

I enhanced the flavor by adding bacon to the onions, along with some Rotel diced tomatoes, fresh garlic, and hot sauce. This dish turned out to be delicious and easy to make!

So simple and so delicious. The only change I made was using dried black eyed peas that I cooked in the slow cooker all day. When I returned home from work, I quickly combined the rest of the ingredients for a speedy dinner. I also threw in some garlic and salt for extra flavor.

My husband brought home some cans of black-eye peas, and I was delighted to discover this recipe to make use of them. I'm thankful for the helpful tips shared in the reviews, which transformed this dish into a satisfying dinner. I enhanced the recipe by incorporating fresh garlic, a can of Rotel diced tomatoes, shrimp, and bacon. For convenience, I opted for thawed precooked shrimp (added towards the end of the cooking process) and precooked bacon (crisped in the microwave and used as a finishing touch). In my next attempt, I plan to include diced green bell pepper (along with the onion) for added color. I am grateful for coming across this recipe.

Great recipe for New Year's Day! I made some adjustments for 6 servings, used Johnsonville turkey sausage, added 2 cans of peas, 1 can of drained diced tomatoes, and substituted cayenne with a dash of Cajun seasoning. I cooked the onion and garlic with 2 slices of bacon for flavor, but removed the bacon to keep it healthier.

I substituted .75 lbs. of smoked pork shoulder butt, diced, instead of sausage due to a family member's garlic sensitivity. I also incorporated 2-3 tbsp. of tomato paste for a touch of vibrancy to the cooking liquid. My main concern was the quantity of rice; it was excessive and soaked up almost all the liquid. I had to stir constantly to prevent it from sticking and scorching at the bottom of the pot. For future attempts, I would reduce the rice by half or increase the water/stock to achieve a looser texture.

We absolutely adore this dish! I enhance it by including a can of Rotel and doubling the amount of smoked sausage. I opt for seasoned black-eyed peas, drained but not rinsed. This recipe is incredibly simple to make, delicious, and yields a large quantity, allowing us to store leftovers in the freezer for future meals.

This recipe was a bit bland for my taste, so I made some adjustments. I included chicken chunks, 2 stalks of celery, a can of tomato sauce (I mistakenly used diced tomatoes but it worked out well!), a sprinkle of Cajun creole seasoning, 2 teaspoons of garlic, pepper, and salt. I also opted for a blend of wild rice and quinoa. The dish turned out really tasty! Adding shrimp would probably be a delicious addition.

Simple and delicious, just like they said! I tried a low carb version with frozen riced cauliflower and it was fantastic. Highly recommended!

This dish was absolutely scrumptious! The only modification I made was to the seasoning. I found that a touch of cayenne made it a bit bland, so I substituted it with Cajun seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder. Additionally, I opted for brown minute rice which worked perfectly.

This dish was a hit for our New Year's lunch! I opted for jasmine rice instead of instant and adjusted the liquid accordingly. I combined the cooked rice with the rest of the ingredients in the pan and let it simmer down. The result was absolutely fantastic!

I added minced garlic and a touch of Emeril's Original Essence...

I absolutely loved it! I substituted pork for sausage and used cabbage instead of collard greens. I also served it with a side of onion and pepper relish. Highly recommend! - Joni

Included some Chorizos in addition to the sausage.

I prepared this dish to ring in the New Year, and it was fantastic! It was simple to make and tasted delicious. I made a few tweaks to the recipe by skipping the onions and cayenne pepper. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be making it again! Next time, I might even whip up some cornbread to serve alongside.

Followed the recipe as instructed, with the addition of celery based on other reviewers' suggestions. However, found it to be lacking in flavor and had an excess of rice. Using minute rice led to overcooked rice. This recipe shows promise but could benefit from some improvements.

I tried this recipe for New Year's Day and it was absolutely delicious! I received a lot of compliments. I used a spicy sausage from my hometown and I believe that really elevated the dish. I will definitely be making it again soon!

Absolutely delicious with the extra cheese added!

Fantastic taste

I made a few tweaks by adding a hint of garlic powder and a dash of herb and garlic salt-free seasoning. Opted for Andouille chicken sausage instead of pork, and it was a hit with everyone. Pairing it with some cornbread has become our essential New Year's Day meal.