Southern Hoppin' John
Salty ham, black eyed peas, kale, tomatoes, and Smokey spices all come together in one pot. The flavors are amazing! A southern classic to start the New Year right! Serve over rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cubed ham I buy the ham steaks and cube them
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup green onion, white parts only sliced thin save the greens for later
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 stalks celery
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 11/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper Trust me, it's not too much
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- 2 cans black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 14oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- White or brown rice, cooked
Instructions
- Heat large pot to medium high. Add olive oil and ham. Sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the 1/4 cup of green onion, garlic, and celery. Sauté for 2 minutes. Add carrots and sauté another 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and spices. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the kale, beans and tomatoes with juices. Stir together and cook an additional 5 minutes until kale is slightly wilted and everything is nice and hot. Serve over rice of your choice and sprinkle with extra green onion.
Notes
I did not add any salt to the dish. The ham and beans seasoned it for me:)