Quick Hoppin' John

Name: Quick Hoppin' John
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 cup water; 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, undrained; 1 cup uncooked quick long-grain rice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; Optional Garnish; celery leaves

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 cup water
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, undrained
1 cup uncooked quick long-grain rice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Optional Garnish
celery leaves

Directions

1

Cook bacon in a large saucepan until crisp, stirring often. Add celery and onion; cook, stirring constantly until vegetables are tender.
2

Stir in water and black-eyed peas; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in rice, parsley, and thyme. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Garnish, if desired.