Southern US Hoppin' John

Hoppin' John is a classic Southern US dish made from black-eyed peas, rice, and savory pork, often cooked with onions, celery, and bell pepper. It is traditionally served on New Year's Day for good luck, symbolizing prosperity and financial fortune.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of complex carbohydrates and plant-based protein, with moderate fat depending on the pork used. A typical serving provides a good amount of fiber, iron, and folate, with a rough calorie estimate of 350-450 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	12 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	650 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Folate	180 mcg
Potassium	520 mg
Magnesium	85 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg
Zinc	2.8 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Selenium	10 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, eating Hoppin' John on New Year's Day is a deep-rooted tradition believed to bring good luck and wealth in the coming year, with the peas representing coins. Nutritionally, it's a hearty, one-pot meal that combines legumes and grains to form a complete protein.