December 27, 2013
(last updated January 30, 2021) 
Images by James Ransom
Happy Friday! I’m writing from upstate New York, where my best friend’s family lives, but I wanted to check in and direct you all to my latest recipe for The New Veganism column at Food52. This is a vegan rendition of Hoppin’ John, the traditional southern new year’s dish. I kept things traditional, with smoked paprika to replicate some of the flavor that is often created by pork, but I also added some chopped tomatoes for a touch of tartness and acid. It’s a hearty, winning recipe, and who knows? Maybe it really does bring good luck for the new year. Check out the column today, and after that, you can also check out my hoppin’ John salad, which is a lighter version, made with raw kale. I’ll see you on Sunday, for weekend reading!
xo
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Categories: Recipes,
Grains, Greens, and Beans
Ingredients: Rice
Dietary Preferences: Gluten Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan
Ingredients: Rice
Dietary Preferences: Gluten Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan
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Excellent recipe! I had it for dinner tonight. The Tabasco is a great touch. Thank you!
Hooray! I’m happy you enjoyed it 🙂
Would love to be in new york this time of year! The food looks delicious! =)
I just googled “vegan hoppin john” and the Food 52 post popped up–exactly what I was looking for! Contemplating adding some greens at the end, like kale or collards. What do you think?
This was soooo good! I added chopped kale right before draining off the excess broth, and it turned out very well. Will definitely be making this again long before the next new year rolls around.
So happy you liked it!
The South is my home, so this dish is a New Year’s tradition. It’s usually served alongside collard or turnip greens and cornbread. I love it so much that I eat it any time of the year! Your version looks delicious as well!
Interesting southern dish…
gah where did this year go? i’ve never had those kind of beans before…i need to crawl out from my rock and experiment haha. happy holidays gena!
Mmmm sounds great! I will be checking that out for sure.
I hope you are having a great time with your friend =)
Hard to believe this year is almost over already! But these look great, thanks! I’m always looking for new black-eyed pea recipes since that’s a New Year’s tradition in hubby’s family.