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Hoppin' John (Sausage, Black-Eyed Peas, and Rice)

Hoppin' John (Sausage, Black-Eyed Peas, and Rice)

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Makes: 4 Servings

Spicy and satisfying, this recipe can be easily doubled for leftovers the next day! Yum!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown rice, instant uncooked (or white rice)
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil (or corn oil)
  • 3 ounces low-fat smoked turkey sausage ring, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (lowest fat and sodium available)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (medium, chopped)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, medium (seeded and finely chopped)
  • 1 can black eyed peas (low-sodium, rinsed and drained, 15 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and butter/margarine.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the sausage for 3 minutes or until richly browned, stirring frequently.
  4. Stir in the bell pepper and jalapeño pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in the peas, water, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened slightly but some liquid remains. Remove from the heat.
  6. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes so the flavors bend. Stir in the rice. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Notes

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Source:

Power to End Stroke: 46 Healthy Soul Food Recipes Cookbook
American Heart Association

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup, 1/4 of recipe (225)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 234
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 20 mg
Sodium 1057 mg
Carbohydrates 36 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 12 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 35 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 362 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 234
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 20 mg
Carbohydrates 36 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 12 g
Minerals
Calcium 35 mg
Potassium 362 mg
Sodium 1057 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 67 mg
Phosphorus 202 mg
Selenium 10 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 5 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg
Vitamin C 19 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 66 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 23 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1/4 cups
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