https://grokoriginalrecipes.pages.dev/tags/white-rice/ Recent content in White-Rice on Grok Original Recipes Hugo en-us Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:24:02 -0400 https://grokoriginalrecipes.pages.dev/recipes/pork-black-eyed-peas-collards-stew/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:24:02 -0400 https://grokoriginalrecipes.pages.dev/recipes/pork-black-eyed-peas-collards-stew/ <h2 id="why-this-recipe">Why This Recipe</h2> <p>A non-traditional twist on the classic Southern New Year’s meal, this pork, black-eyed pea, and collards rice stew turns Hoppin’ John into a cozy one-pot bowl of luck and comfort. Black-eyed peas for luck, collard greens for money, and pork for a bit of fun all simmer together in a smoky, tangy-spicy tomato base with tender rice for an easy, hearty New Year’s Day dinner.</p> <h2 id="ingredients">Ingredients</h2> <ul> <li>1 tbsp olive oil</li> <li>1 small onion, diced (~1 cup)</li> <li>2 cloves garlic, minced</li> <li>1 tbsp tomato paste</li> <li>8 oz diced pork shoulder</li> <li>¾ cup long-grain white rice, rinsed</li> <li>1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed</li> <li>1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice</li> <li>1 cup frozen chopped collard greens</li> <li>2 cups chicken broth</li> <li>1 tsp smoked paprika</li> <li>1 tsp dried thyme</li> <li>½ tsp ground cumin</li> <li>¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)</li> <li>Salt and black pepper, to taste</li> </ul> <h2 id="instructions">Instructions</h2> <ol> <li><strong>Prep</strong>: Dice pork, onion; mince garlic. Drain/rinse black-eyed peas. Rinse rice.</li> <li><strong>Sauté</strong>: Olive oil + onion—3–4 min until soft. Add garlic—30–60 seconds. Add pork—2–3 minutes to lightly brown.</li> <li><strong>Bloom</strong>: Add thyme. Cook 1 min. Stir constantly.</li> <li><strong>Deglaze</strong>: Add broth. Stir well, <strong>scraping bottom clean</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Combine</strong>: Add diced tomatoes, rice, collards, tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin. Stir well. <strong>Cancel sauté</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Cook</strong>: Seal → High pressure 22 min → Natural release 10 min → Vent</li> <li><strong>Add</strong>: Black-eyed peas. Sauté 1-2 minutes to heat peas.</li> <li><strong>Adjust</strong>: Stir. Add salt, pepper to taste. Add thickener or sauté 2-3 minutes if needed.</li> </ol> <h2 id="macros-per-1-cup-serving-approximate">Macros per 1½-cup serving (approximate)</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Calories</strong>: 380 kcals</li> <li><strong>Protein</strong>: 29g</li> <li><strong>Carbs</strong>: 45g</li> <li><strong>Fat</strong>: 10g</li> <li><strong>Fiber</strong>: 8g</li> </ul> <p><em>Pair with 6 Triscuits for 32g protein, 11g fiber, and 500 kcals.</em></p>