Hoppin' John USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP

Age Group: Adult
Serving Size: 25-50
An all-time southern favorite, Hoppin’ John just keeps getting better! Black-eyed peas and brown rice are seasoned with fresh onions, bell peppers, celery and a savory broth.
CACFP Adult Portion Crediting Information
Legume as a Meat Alternate: 1½ cups (8 oz spoodle and 4 oz spoodle) provides ⅜ cup vegetable (⅛ cup red/orange vegetable, ¼ cup other vegetable), 2 oz equivalent meat alternate, and 1 oz equivalent grains.
OR
Legume as a Vegetable: 1½ cups (8 oz spoodle and 4 oz spoodle) provides ¾ cup vegetable (½ cup legume vegetable, ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable, ⅛ cup other vegetable), and 1 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F
    Convection oven: 325 °F
  • Place 1 lb 15 oz (1 qt 1 cup) brown rice in each steam table pan (12” x 20” x 4”). Set aside for step 8.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Heat oil in a medium stock pot uncovered over medium high heat.
  • Add onions, bell peppers, and celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until onions become translucent, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic, salt-free seasoning, vegetable base, bay leaves, and peas. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add water and salt.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Pour about 16 lb 12 oz (about 1 gal 3 qt 1 cup) black eyed pea mixture over each pan of rice. Stir well. Cover pans tightly.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 375 °F for 30-45 minutes.
    Convection oven: 350 °F for 30-45 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Serve 1½ cups (4 oz spoodle).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Hoppin' John USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP
Amount Per Serving
 
1 ½ cup (8 oz and 4 oz spoodle)
Calories
294
Total Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
435
mg
19
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
51
g
17
%
Dietary Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Total Sugars
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
57
mcg
Vitamin C
 
74
mg
90
%
Vitamin D
 
0
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
44
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
472
mg
13
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Fresh Onion: 2 lb 4 oz
Fresh Green Bell Pepper: 2 lb 1 oz
Fresh Red Bell Pepper: 2 lb 7 oz
Fresh Celery: 1 lb 13 oz
50 Servings:
Fresh Onion: 4 lb 8 oz
Fresh Green Bell Pepper: 4 lb 2 oz
Fresh Red Bell Pepper: 4 lb 14 oz
Fresh Celery: 3 lb 10 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
How to Cook Dry Black-eyed Peas
Special tip for preparing dry peas:
SOAKING PEAS
OVERNIGHT METHOD: Add 1¾ qt cold water to every 1 lb of dry peas. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Discard the water. Proceed with recipe.
QUICK-SOAK METHOD: Boil 1¾ qt of water for each 1 lb of dry peas. Add peas and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to soak for 1hour. Discard the water. Proceed with recipe.
COOKING PEAS
Once the peas have been soaked, add 1¾ qt water for every lb of dry peas. Boil gently with lid tilted until tender, about 2 hours. Use hot peas immediately.
Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
OR
Chill for later use.
Critical Control Point: Cool to 70 °F within 2 hours and to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours.
1 lb dry black-eyed peas = about 2¼ cups dry or 4½ cups cooked peas.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 17 lb 15 oz
About 2 gal 1 qt /1 steam table pan
(12" x 20" x 4")
50 Servings:
About 35 lb 14 oz
About 4 gal 2 qt /2 steam table pans
(12" x 20" x 4")