Hi Warriors – Coach Matt back with another recipe to satisfy your appetite!
As some of you know, I grew up partially in the (not so) great state of Alabama. Here comes a family classic southern recipe, doctored up to be on the healthy side of things.
HEALTHY HOPPIN’ JOHN
YOU WILL NEED THESE INGREDIENTS:
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1 lb dry blackeye peas, soaked overnight
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2-3 lb London broil or chicken breast, diced
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2 large sweet onion, diced
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4 cups chicken broth
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2-4 cups water
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Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
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4 Bell Peppers, diced
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1 cup brown rice
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2 cups water
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
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Heat 1 TBSP oil over medium heat, add onions and meat. Brown Meat
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Bring beans, onions, meat, and chicken stock to a gentle simmer.
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Add generous amounts of salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder.
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Let sit for 1-1.5 hours.
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Stir in the bell pepper and let sit for 10 minutes.
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Cook rice according to package instructions (mine is for 45 minutes at a gentle boil.)
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Take a small cupped handful of rice, top with Hoppin’ John, some hot sauce.
DEVOUR!
Smooches