By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 4
234 cal · 30 min
Hoppin' John with Smoked Turkey Sausage
Recipe GLPR379dcb8b8a94ca
A traditional one-skillet Hoppin' John featuring tender black-eyed peas, smoked turkey sausage, and fluffy rice with sautéed bell peppers and jalapeño for a hint of spice. This wholesome, flavorful dish comes together quickly and makes a satisfying main course.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup instant brown rice, uncooked
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 ounces low-fat smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before beginning.
Prepare the rice according to package directions, leaving out any salt, butter, or margarine.
While the rice cooks, warm the canola oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, tilting the pan to distribute the oil evenly.
Add the sausage pieces to the hot skillet and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until the sausage develops a rich golden-brown color.
Stir in the chopped red bell pepper and jalapeño pepper.
Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally, to soften the peppers slightly.
Add the rinsed black-eyed peas, water, and salt to the skillet and stir well to combine.
Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring gently, until the mixture thickens slightly but still has some liquid visible.
Remove the skillet from the heat.
Cover the skillet and let it stand for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Gently stir in the cooked rice until evenly mixed throughout.
Transfer the Hoppin' John to a serving bowl and serve hot.
Comments
Black-eyed peas, brown rice, and smoked turkey sausage are all standard items at every major Charlotte chain—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart, and ALDI carry them without issue. At roughly $0.70 per serving for protein and legumes combined, this is genuinely economical. The 30-minute window is honest if you use canned peas and pre-cooked sausage, though from-scratch dried peas would need two hours of soaking and cooking. This is a true weeknight family dish that reheats beautifully the next day and is hands-off once everything hits the pot, making it natural for busy households.
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