Hoppin‘ John with Orange Bell Peppers Hoppin‘ John with Orange Bell Peppers

Loads of ham hocks, cured pork belly or even smoked turkey wings are usually key ingredients in this Southern dish. In this healthy Hoppin‘ John recipe, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper bring on the flavor. Ounce-for-ounce, these two spices contain roughly 2 1/2 times the beta carotene of boiled sweet potatoes. Serve as a main-dish stew or serve a smaller portion as a side along with some brown rice.

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• By: Raghavan Iyer EatingWell Recipe Contributor

Ingredients 6 servings

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• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 medium orange bell peppers, chopped (1/2-inch)
• 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 small bunch collard greens (about 8 ounces), trimmed and chopped
• 4 cups cooked black-eyed peas (homemade, frozen or canned, rinsed)
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup water