Vegetarian Hoppin' John Recipe

As its title suggests, this recipe gives the beloved Southern comfort food a vegetarian makeover. In this video, learn how to make Vegetarian Hoppin' John with the same classic ingredients like black-eyed peas, rice, and bell pepper – plus a few new ones. First, cook brown rice in vegetable broth, then sauté vegetables with dried thyme, ground chipotle chile pepper, and salt. Once the veggies are cooked, stir in the black-eyed peas, chopped tomatoes, and cooked rice. Then, simply garnish with fresh flat-leaf parsley, and enjoy! While this dish is delicious at any time of year, it’s traditionally made for good luck on New Year’s Day.