I love the southern tradition of eating Hoppin John on New Year’s Day! It’s thought to bring a prosperous year filled with luck, and I’ll happily accept all the good luck I can get.
You can make your Hoppin John recipe with dried or canned black-eyed peas, but since canned foods make homemade easy (yay!) and I’m a little worn out from a month of Christmas baking, I’m taking the quick and easy route for this absolutely delicious Hoppin John recipe.
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ green pepper, diced
- ½ red pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- ½ small onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper,diced
- 3 (15.5oz cans) black-eyed peas, drained
- 1½ (14.5oz cans) chicken broth
- 8 oz diced ham
- 1 (14.5oz can) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground red pepper
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 cups rice
- Saute bell peppers and celery in butter for 3 minutes. Add onion and jalapeno; saute another minute.
- Stir in black-eyed peas, chicken broth, diced ham, canned diced tomatoes, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and ground red pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 45 minutes, covered.
- Stir in vinegar.
- Serve over rice.
One thing I love about this recipe is that it tastes even better the next day, so feel free to make it ahead of time and serve it on New Year’s Day! Of course, there’s no rule saying you can’t enjoy it year-round either, especially since the fresh and canned ingredients are easy to find. I always have a well-stocked pantry, so spur of the moment cooking is easy!
Happy New Year!
I never heard of this one before but it does sound good–a total meal in one. Yes, I use cans–all the time!!
Great way to start the year!
I’ve never heard of Hoppin John before. It looks hearty and delicious. Thanks so much for sharing it! I’ll be sure to try it soon.
I’ve never heard of this tradition!! Maybe because I’m from the UK? We definitely don’t have it here. A very educational post for me – thanks for sharing! X
I always love when I find a recipe that’s easy and can be made gluten-free without much effort. Just have to use a gluten-free chicken broth, which isn’t too hard to find. My boyfriend is allergic to wheat, so I am super excited that I can make this recipe for him!
Love the new look!!!
I might give this a try tonight I love how unique it looks.
Looks so good. I would leave out the red peppers tho. My preference. I love red pepper raw but do not like it cooked. Everything else–YUM YUM!!
Something I’ve never heard of but would love to taste. It looks like it would be convenient to make also!
I’m all for warm and filling recipes this winter. Thanks for this recipe!
I use can beans too lol! They’re so much easier and taste a lot better than the dry kind. Your recipe looks great and I can’t wait to try it!
My husband was born in New Orleans and told that black-eyed peas bring good luck in the New Year. We didn’t have any this year, but there’s still time. Your Hoppin’ John recipe looks delicious! Happy New Year!
I like hopping john, its sticks to the ribs and this recipe looks delish.
Your Hoppin John recipe looks DELISH! I can’t believe how easy it is to make. I’m adding this to our to make list for tomorrow.
That looks so good and is a great spin on the traditional black eyed peas that you should eat for the new year!
I’m from Georgia and I have never tried this….maybe something to fix tomorrow
that looks amazing!! i love blackeyed peas. Will have to try this soon for sure.
This looks so good and filling! Also a great way to get the kids to eat more veggies.
I’ve never heard of Hoppin John before but it sounds great! It’s a good thing I saw this today while there is still time to make it for New Years!
This looks like a simple and yummy recipe! I’ve heard of Hoppin Johns but never really knew what it was about!
I first only learned last year that black eyed peas, lentils, corn bread and the like were considered “good luck” New Year’s foods. Our daughter noticed a ton of people checking out at the grocery store where she worked with those items and so we looked it up when she got home! Who knew?! Now I need to make this so I can have a spectacular New Year 😉
Yep, we will be eating the traditional New Year dishes and black eyes peas is on my list… a vegetarian version. Happy New Year!
Looks so yummy and delicious! My kids like the black eye peas and it has great nutritious values as well. I love this wonderful recipe. Thanks for sharing.
This looks really pretty good, and healthy to! Happy New Year to you!
You make so many droolworthy recipes! This one looks so tasty, I’m pinning it for later! Cheers!
Hoppin John is one of my favorite dishes. I will need to try your recipe. yum!
This looks really good! I have never had hoppin John. But my kids are gobbling up anything with Ham these days. I will have to check this out!
I have never tried anything like this, but it looks pretty fun! I love one pot meals!
I have never heard of Hoppin’ John. It sounds like a nice, flavourful dish. I have heard of blackeyed peas but I have never tried them. I will have to give them a try.
Mmmm, that looks so delish and perfect for New Year’s Day!
Hoppin John is something I’ve been meaning to make for the longest time (although I’ll use turkey ham, since I don’t eat pork). Your recipe looks simple, but with lots of flavor. Thanks!
I’ve never had Hoppin John. We make standard black eye peas but this I must try. Yum! Pinning.
This looks delicious! My grandmother makes a traditional new years meal similar to this one.
Yum – I love black eyed peas. I’ve heard they bring good luck on New Year’s so I just might have to try!
This looks delicious. We eat Black Eyed Peas every New Years, but I usually just boil them. I will try this recipe this year to give the peas more flavor.
This looks really yummy! I love rice dishes.
I spent the majority of my life in the south and never ate black eyed peas on new years. I just wasn’t a fan of them. But this recipe looks really good.
I loved eating black eyed peas, but I’ve never had them in a casserole like this. It sounds like a really yummy dish.
That looks really good. I love blackeyed peas!! I’m going to have to try this out.
My husband would love this. I love the convenience of using canned veggies, especially for something like a stew.
This is a great recipe to give a try this new year. I use a lot of cream of mushroom soup in my dishes. Makes the meat loaf and roast beef that much better.
Oh this looks like a wonderful hearty meal! And I definitely would enjoy using canned as a holiday cooking break!
I’ve never heard of Hoppin’ John before. It sounds like an easy and yummy recipe to make! I think I’ll try it sometime. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve never in my life heard of Hoppin John but it sure does look delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe, I’d love to have a go at making this 🙂
You really can’t beat the convenience of canned beans and vegetables, can you? I’ve never heard of hoppin’ john (obviously I’m not from the south :P), but it sounds yummy. Maybe I’ll add that to our New Years meal and see what my Californian family thinks of it!
Oh, so yummy! This looks like a wonderful, warming meal.
I didn’t know that people who eat canned foods have higher Healthy Eating Index. Good to know that. That looks delish by the way. I surely would love to pair it with rice.
It looks great, and I always love a good chili. I never really have it over rice, mainly because I just never thought of it (usually with chips) but I like this idea!
This looks real good. I am all about simple and easy and I can’t wait to make it.
Omg this sounds really yummy!!! And looks pretty easy to make, which is my kinda meal!!! Will have to try this out!
Okay, that looks easy enough that I could do it
THANKS
This is just the recipe I wanted to see. I grew up with having black eyed peas on New Year’s day and I haven’t ever tried anything like this before. Sounds and looks delicious!
Thank you, Easy recipe to feed family of 5!
I am always looking for new recipes for black eyed peas and this one looks amazing. I am going to try this soon.
I don’t use a lot of canned ingredients, but I do keep some beans on hand for quick meals when I need them. If you have a can of tomatoes and a can of beans, you’ve got a meal!
Love the easy button! My favorite recipe out of a can is our Hearty Crockpot Chili, meat and 8 cans of stuff and let it go – easy button. 🙂 Pinning this recipe for later – many thanks!!!
My favorite recipe using canned ingredients, has got to be chili!
Simple and tasty are two of my favorite things when I choose recipes and this one has both! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing the recipe! Will have to try it
Sheppard’s pie I use canned corn
Yum! This looks absolutely delicious! I need to try this!
That looks like a great New Year’s recipe. Great way to get some veggies in your diet.
I have never heard of this before but it sounds good.Great idea for New Years!
My mom used to make this and I would make fun of her because I thought she made it up. I would say “mom really? Hoppin jon?” I never knew it was an actual dish lol
Looks delicious, and is definitely something my parents would like. They’re coming to dinner on New Year’s Day, so I’m pinning this for later! Thanks for sharing!
I have never heard of this recipe or tradition but love that it seems like easy to make, hearty, comfort food.
Not a big fan of beans but this recipe looks lilke something I night try
I’ve never made something like this before, but it looks good! And I’m glad to hear that I’m not the only one worn out from a month of Christmas baking LOL
I have never made this before. It looks great and healthy too!
I’ve never heard of Hoppin John before. Looks like a delicious plate of food to welcome in the New Year with.
I have never heard of that before – that looks really good. I’ve been making some enchiladas with canned veggies that I like 🙂
My coworker told me several years about Hoppin Johns and I have loved it ever since. This is a great alternative for me!
They say the more blackeyed peas you eat, the more money you’ll make. I think I’ll grab a few cans!
I have never heard of Hoppin John or this tradition. Where have I been all this time! I have to say it looks and sounds delicious! I will have to give the recipe a shot. Thanks!
I have never tried this dish before but it looks like an excellent way to use leftover holiday ham. My favorite way to use canned ingredients is canned salmon for salmon patties.
This is what I eat every New Years Day. I’m the only one who likes it (LOVES it) so I’ll be working on the pot all day long.
That looks like such a unique recipe. It seems so easy. Thanks for the great post.
That does look tasty. I will try this. Not seen it this way.
I’ve never heard of a hoppin john before! To your question, I think my favorite recipe using canned ingredients is either pumpkin pie, or chicken/salmon curry that I have over here.
This looks so delicious! I’ve never made Hoppin’ John before but I have all the ingredients and can’t wait to try this out. Thanks for sharing Liz!
Does it make me ignorant to say O have never heard of this dish until now? Yum!
This is making me hungry! I have never heard of Hoppin’ John, but now I want some!
Such a simple yet very yummy recipe, I am a big fan of beans on rice; this is something I’m surely going to try!
I think that meal looks so yummy! I must try it
Every New Years Day we have to have Black Eyed Peas! Good luck!!
This looks realy good! I know there are many variations of Hoppin John and I like yours. I know people who have this, some black eyed peas and others who have oyster stew.
I’ve never made Hoppin’ John but it looks delicious. I keep canned tomatoes and beans on hand all the time because they are so versatile. Adding this recipe to my “must try” list. Thanks for sharing.
This recipe looks delicious! My favorite canned ingredients are pineapple & hearts of palm.
I have heard of Hoppin’ John but I never really knew what it was. Thanks for rectifying that. I’m not a big fan of black eyed peas so I don’t think I’ll be adding it to my New Year’s traditions but I will write that it’s a pretty dish.
I’ll be eating Hoppin John at my friend’s house on New Year’s Day.
Oh this looks so good and I’m always looking for a recipe for black eyed peas. You’ve got to start the new year with those. 🙂
That looks so delicious!!! I love bean recipes this is right up my alley.
What’s the origin of the name Hoppin John? It has to be a good story!
I have actually often wondered the exact same thing!
I’ve never tried Hoppin’ John before. But since it looks delish, I might make one.
So colorful, and sounds pretty easy to make! I bet my hubby would love it. I’ve always wondered why it’s called Hoppin John.
You make it look so yummy and easy to make. I have got to try this recipe. I’m not cooking for New Year’s Day (so lazy, it’s being catered), but I will try this afterward. Picking up all the ingredients tomorrow!
Mmm! I have rediscovered my love of black eyed peas recently and this looks like an amazing recipe to try them in! I still need to get my New Year’s fixings, so these ingredients are definitely going on my list!
Oh goodness…if only I liked black eyed peas. We are so not a bean family, green beans are the only beans that make it pass the lips of all of us. This sounds good tho!
This looks like a yummy recipe and I love that it is over rice. Rice is one of my favorites!
YUM! That looks delicious and the photos are awesome.
I’ve never tried this but it sounds interesting especially for a family gathering.
My husband makes a variation of this EVERY year. I can’t say I like it very much, but I do like the idea behind it!
This looks delicious! I have almost all the ingredients to make this. I just need to get the black eyed peas.
Awesome! I make blackeyed peas pretty often, but I usually do the same old thing with them. This looks really good and next time, I’m going to give it a try. Thanks!
This looks very good! Thank you! 🙂
Definitely want to try this out!
Happy New Year to you too! Never heard of this tradition or food but it looks like it would be good and I love the name.
In the south it’s hoppin John for good luck but up north it’s pork and kraut! So weird how certain foods are regional!
I’ve never heard of Happin John. Is this a regional thing? It looks delicious. I have everything but the black eyed peas, maybe I’ll try it with black beans.
That’s good news to hear that canned goods now have equal or more nutrients than their fresh or frozen counterparts. We live in busy lifestyles every day and don’t have the time to prepare meals. With these canned goods, it will be more convenient for us to eat healthy.
I have not seen this dish before. It looks like a fun, fairly simple thing to have for New Year’s.
It was only a few years ago that I even heard of this tradition – and I spent a lot of time in the south. I don’t participate in it every year, but it is a delicious recipe.
Love black eyed beans, I use them in my soups all the time – looks like a great recipe!
Love the combination of the beans with the peppers (one of my favorite food combinations). I would love to try this for new years .
I’m not familiar with Hoppin John, but I grew up eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day.
I know I’ve heard of Happin John but then again had no idea what was in it. I think a lot of out traditional recipes are based on canned food. My fave is probably green bean casserole
Love the name of this recipe, I have never heard of this name before – great recipe!
I bet these would taste great on nachos, too! Mmmm!
This recipe looks and sounds delicious! I’m going to make this recipe for my husband (from North Carolina!) for New Year’s day! He’ll love it! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
My favorite recipe using canned ingredients is hummus!
I’ve never had Hoppin’ John, but think we might try it. It seems pretty easy to put together but with a whole lotta flavor!
It’s definitely got a lot of flavor! It may just become a tradition in your family. 🙂
My mom always made Hoppin’ John for New Year’s. This brings back some memories!
I love meals that are delicious, healthy, and unique. This fits the bill perfectly. Thank you!
That looks really good. I love bean salads like this one.
I’ve been looking for a recipe like this!
It serves 10 – do you think it will hold up in the frig for a while?
thanks a bunch
I make a beer chili that is almost all from canned things. And my family loves it!
This recipe looks so good! I love a hearty bean dinner.
This sounds delicious. I love great meatless alternatives.
What a great meatless option. I love that you added the beans, so you can still get the protein you need.
Thank you for the reminder! I’m gong to search for a black Eyed Pea recipe for New Years day that my family will enjoy. I don’t think I’m into the tomatoes.
Happy New year to you too. The new yer menu isn’t something I have plan yet. I just finally deiced what I wanted to make tonight.
That looks so yummy! What a great dish for New Year’s Day!
Oh yum how delicious does this sound and look! Might have to give this a whirl come new year 🙂 x
This sounds delicious. I bet even hubby would eat it if I fixed it.
That looks delicious! This is a perfect meatless main dish. Yum!
My husband loves this and makes it every year, me not so much.
This sounds really good but I would try it without the white vinegar. I so dislike the taste of vinegar. I will be making this this week for sure. Thanks for sharing.
This recipe sounds like I might be able to cut it in 1/3 so that I could make it for myself. It sounds delicious and is really easy to put together. (Thank heavens for cans!!)
I really want to make this. I have almost everything I need.. might need to get those black eyed peas though. Pinning.
That looks really good. I am going to make this myself. Seems easy enough.
This sounds delicious. It would be a great dinner for our menu plan!
How did the black-eyed peas get the name hoppin john?
Great recipe, thanks for sharing! Wishing you a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
I’ve wondered the same thing about the name myself!
Oh that looks great – well balanced meal and easy to make! This would be enjoyed in my home!
Simple, easy and tasty – those are the recipes I love!! Thanks for sharing!
I have never heard of Hoppin JOhn but will definitely have to give it a try. It’s a tradition to eat Black eyed peas on New Years!
Looks like a delicious recipe! I love making black-eyed peas for New Year’s – such a great tradition. Hope you have a fabulous New Year!
That looks really good. I’ve never hear of Hoppin John before! I need to give this one a try!
I have never heard of this recipe either. It sounds delicous. Happy New Year!
That does look interesting! Never had anything like it, will have to give it a try. Thanks!
Ahhh this sounds pretty tasty!!!! Anything with a spicy kick is right up my alley!!!
Me, too! The spicier the better if you ask me.
This sounds like it has a nice kick to it. I love bean recipes – they have tons of protein. I bet this is delicious.
I’ve never heard of this recipe! We use a lot of canned ingredients for chili and things like that.
Well that is an easy recipe, love the name. I use the Low Sodium Swanson Chicken Broth a lot, I also use diced tomato and green chilies quite often.
I have never heard of Hoppin’ John, but it looks so good and easy! I’m going to give it a try!
We eat a lot of beans here. My husband has some pinto beans in the crockpot right now and he also made cornbread.
We are going to try this recipe out next week
This looks delicious! I would love to make this for my family… I am sure my husband would love this!
This looks really good. Healthy too.
This is new to me but it looks pretty easy!
I have never heard of this before but it looks really hearty and delicious! I bet my hubby would love to give this a try!
Minus out the ham since I’m Jewish and it looks great! My husband eats it without ham all the time.
I have never heard of Hoppin John recipe before but I like anything simple and easy! After a month of holiday baking and getting ready for a first birthday party, I’m ready for a little simple myself!
That looks pretty simple. I love rice!