Hoppin' John I

Ingredients

• 2 tsp oil, vegetable
• ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup onion, diced
• ¾ lbs canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 3 oz bacon, Canadian-style, cooked and crumbled
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp pepper
• 3 drops hot sauce
• 4 oz quick cooking rice

Procedures

1. In 2-qt nonstick saucepan, heat oil, add bell pepper and onion and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add 1 cup water, the peas, bacon, salt, pepper, and hot sauce; stir to combine and bring to a boil.
3. Add rice and stir to combine; cover and remove from heat.
4. Let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
5. Fluff with fork before serving.

Nutritional information

Per serving:

• 470 mg sodium | 10 mg cholesterol
• Exchanges: ½ fat | 2¼ proteins | ½ vegetable | 1 bread