Vegan Hoppin John
Vegan Hoppin John is made with fresh ingredients in a few easy steps this easy Hoppin John recipe is perfect for New Year celebrations. Get your dose of spicy tofu, black eyed beans (or black eyed peas), and greens and make your start of your year vegan and gluten free.
Contentedness Cooking is now half a year old. And I can't really decide if it is 'already' or 'only' half a year. 'Already' because time seems to have flown by like crazy. 'Only' if I consider how much I learned and improved in this time. Talk about steep learning curves... In any case, I'm happy to be here.
And I'm very happy that there a already so many friends and followers. I love to read all your feedback and to see that you like this place so much that you think it's worth to come back here again and again. Thank you all for that!
Today I want to celebrate this occasion with you by giving you a recipe that is said to bring good luck - for me, for Contentedness Cooking, and for you! I'm talking about my Vegan Hoppin John. I know it's more of a tradition to make it for New Year- but hey, my blog is staring its second half year so that is almost the same. 😉
How to make a Vegan Hoppin John?
It's a very simple recipe - one that you probably need after the heavy partying the night before :). It's base is cooked rice and you can go with whatever is your preferred choice here. If you want to avoid cooking black eyed peas (cooking black eyed beans), just take organic one from a can.
I roasted tofu cubes that I briefly marinated in a spicy mixture. You can go here with harissa paste, or make a quick mix of chili pepper and a dash of olive oil. That depends on whether you prefer it slightly spicy or really hot. On the top of the Vegan Hoppin John go chopped greens, such as green bell pepper and scallions that have been shortly fried or roasted without oil.
That is truly all that there is to it. Simple and quick - and a lot of luck! 😉 Happy celebrations!
Vegan Hoppin John
Vegan Hoppin John. Made with fresh ingredients in a few easy steps this easy Hoppin John recipe is perfect for New Year celebrations. Get your dose of spicy tofu, black eyed beans (or black eyed peas), and greens and make yourself a Vegan Hoppin John that starts your year vegan and gluten free.
Ingredients
- 15 oz (400 g) black-eyed beans
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 bunch scallions
- 6 oz (180 g) smoked tofu
- 1 ½ cups uncooked rice
- 1-2 Tbs olive oil
- hot sauce
- salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- Wash and seed the bell pepper and the scallions. Chop into small bits and set aside.
- Chop the tofu into small dices, season with salt and pepper, and hot sauce (about 1 Tbs - more when you are brave).
- Heat 1Tbs of olive oil in a sauce pan, add the seasoned tofu and fry on high for a couple of minutes.
- Reduce heat and add the beans for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat the remaining olive oil or just add the greens to the frying pan. Fry/roast for a couple of minutes until they have the softness you like.
- Serve the rice with a good amount of the tofu-bean and pepper-scallions mixtures on top
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 276Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1.2gCholesterol: 8.6mgSodium: 82mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 6.2gSugar: 3.6gProtein: 12g
What!! You're only 6 months into blogging!? That is crazy!!!
(And I love Hoppin Johns!!)
Well, yes. Seems like "crazy" should be part of my name 😛
Happy 6 month blogiversary! This dish seems like the perfect way to celebrate, too 😀 Wish I had some for lunch right now! Could always use some extra luck 😀
Thanks, Chrisy. Everyone of us can use some extra luck, can't we? 😛
Loving everything about this dish!!!! The flavors, veggies and clean-ness! Happy 6 months…that's it???
Thanks, Nic! Yes, 6 months, no more.
Congrats on your half year Florian! I'm a huge, huge fan of your blog....which I think you probably already know 😉
This looks right up my alley because I must eat rice and beans at least 4 times a week every week, haha! They are naturally fat-free and full of protein and good carbs, so I just never can get enough. I absolutely love smoky flavor too and am always using smoked paprika or liquid smoke in my meals, so this especially has me drooling. I want to come eat at your place because you always make the most mouthwatering recipes that are also simple! I love, love that closeup shot of all the scallions, just gorgeous! I love scallions so much.
I know and it makes me very proud to know that, Brandi! 🙂
I have to admit that rice isn't as often on my plates as it probably should be. But beans, hell, yes, constantly 🙂 Love all of them so much - just as smoky flavor. And it's perfect in combination. 🙂
Congrats. I am amazed how far you have come in such a short time. Love the colors of the dish.
Thanks a lot, Peter.
That looks very good, love rice and beans together!! Congrats on the milestone!
Thanks, Tara! 🙂
I'm so excited to have found your blog! This looks absolutely delicious - I love any sort of rice and bean dish, especially when there's a bit of a kick involved 🙂 Congrats on 6 months!
I'm so happy to have you come to Contentedness Cooking, Julia! 🙂 Thanks a lot!
This looks so simple and delicious! Congrats on 6 months!! It goes by fast for sure.
Thank you, Lauren.
Your pictures are always so gorgeous! Congrats on your 6 months!
Thanks for your kind words, Des! Makes me happy 🙂
I love black-eyed peas and the way you prepared it with smoked tofu is brilliant!
Thanks, Michelle.
I love the sound of this recipe, and the pictures are incredibly tasty. Well done!
Thanks, Del! 🙂 Glad you like it!
It's so funny that you post about Hoppin' John. I think of it as an such an American dish. But I'm glad you did - this version is so appetizing.
Oh, I have an American friend who introduced me to it some time ago while I was visiting. 🙂
So perfect! I love hoppin' John.
Love this! I will definitely try it. Thanks, Florian!