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Hoppin’ John (Black-Eyed Peas and Rice)

Oct 2, 2026

Hoppin’ John (Black-Eyed Peas and Rice): a USDA child-care recipe for preschool menu planning. Original yield: 6 servings.

Preschool

6 g

Fat

34 g

Carbs

3 g

Sugar

407 mg

Sodium

5 g

Protein

217 kcal

Calories

Instructions

Total Time

80 min

STEP 01

Preheat oven: Conventional oven: 375 °FConvection oven: 350 °F

STEP 02

Place brown rice in baking dish (9” x 13” x 2”). Set aside for step 8.

STEP 03

Heat oil in a medium saucepan uncovered over medium high heat.

STEP 04

Add onions, bell peppers, and celery. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until onions become translucent, stirring occasionally.

STEP 05

Add garlic, salt-free seasoning, vegetable base, bay leaf, and peas.Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes.

STEP 06

Add water and salt.

STEP 07

Bring to a boil.

STEP 08

Pour black eyed pea mixture over rice. Stir well. Cover baking pan tightly.

STEP 09

Bake:Conventional oven: 375 °F for 30-45 minutes.Convection oven: 350 °F for 30-45 minutes.

STEP 10

Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.

STEP 11

Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher until served.

STEP 12

Serve ⅔ cup (portion with two ⅓ cup measuring cups or a 6 oz spoodle).

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Ingredient (6 servings)

Ingredients (original recipe yield)

Brown rice, long-grain, regular, dry, parboiled

1 cup or 6 oz

Canola oil

⅛ cup or 1 oz

Fresh onions, chopped

¾ cups or 3 oz

Fresh green bell peppers, chopped

½ cups or 3 oz

Fresh red bell pepper, diced

⅓ cup or 2 oz

Fresh celery, diced

½ cup or 2 oz

Garlic, minced

1 tsp

Salt-free seasoning

1 Tbsp

Vegetable base concentrate

1 tsp

Bay leaf

1 -

Canned low-sodium black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed

2 cups or 11 oz

Dry Black-eye peas, cooked (See Notes)

2 cups or 11 oz

Water

2 cups

Salt

¾ tsp

Allergy Notice

No priority allergen was identified from the ingredient names alone; this is not an allergen-free claim. Ingredient-based screening, not a certified allergen analysis. Check every packaged ingredient, substitution and cross-contact risk against the child's allergy plan.