Hoppin John Recipe {Carolina Peas and Rice} Gonna Want Seconds

Add southern pizzazz to your rice with my Hoppin John recipe! The holy trinity of onion, celery, peppers, black-eyed peas, and bacon all come together in a delicious southern way to serve rice! Hearty and smoky, full of veggies and spices layered with buttery Carolina Gold rice, this recipe is great served hot or cold, and as a main course or a side dish.This Southern classic is as popular as KFC coleslaw recipe, sweet potato casserole, and Southern chicken and dumplingsfor its iconic flavors.Let’s get cooking!What I Love About This RecipeBring some Southern tradition to your table!Black-eyed peas are loaded with good nutrientsCarolina Gold Rice is the standard in rice flavor!Big hearty portions to combat end-of-holiday doldrumsWhat Is Hoppin JohnWhat, exactly, is Hoppin John? It’s a classic Southern dish made from black eye peas and rice. Traditionally, it’s served on New Years’ day and is thought to bring a year of prosperity.Here’s a bit of history for you: no one knows where the na...