Barley Hoppin’ John

Submitted by Greeny4444

"I found this recipe on eatingwell.com. Hoppin' John is tradionally made with rice, but barley make it a bit healthier. Eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day is said to bring good luck and prosperity for the new year."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1 cup quick-cooking barley
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed

directions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
4. Add broth, barley, thyme, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, and salt; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the barley is done, 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat and stir in black-eyed peas.
7. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
8. Serve hot.

Reviews

[classicthainsw]

i can't believe i make this recipe so delicious by my own..