Hoppin' John

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. dry black-eyed peas
• 3/4 c. dry rice
• 1 1/2 green peppers, chopped
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp. chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1 c. tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes