Hoppin John

Ingredients

• 2 cups black-eyed peas
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 8 ounces smoked ham or andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 red onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 4 cups cooked white rice
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley