Hoppin' John

Name: Hoppin' John
Ingredients: 6 c. water; 1 lb. dried black-eyed peas; 1/4 c. Crisco shortening or Crisco oil; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1 tsp. chili powder; 2 lb. brown rice; 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper

14 ingredients

17 steps

Ingredients

6 c. water
1 lb. dried black-eyed peas
1/4 c. Crisco shortening or Crisco oil
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. chili powder
2 lb. brown rice
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions

1

Combine water and black-eyed peas in large saucepan.
2

Cook until almost tender, about one hour.
3

Add more water, if needed. Heat Crisco shortening or Crisco oil in medium skillet on medium heat.
4

Add green pepper, onion, garlic, cumin and thyme.
5

Cook and stir until browned.
6

Add tomato paste and chili powder.
7

Stir. Add a little water.
8

Stir.
9

Pour into beans.
10

Add rice, bacon, salt and pepper.
11

Stir.
12

Add enough water to cover by 1 1/2-inches.
13

Cover.
14

Bring to a boil.
15

Reduce heat.
16

Simmer 30 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
17

Contains 740 calories, fat 15 g (131 cal or 18% of total calories), sat fat 3 g (<5% of total calories), carb 129 g, protein 26 g, chol 5 mg and sodium 365 mg.