Quick Hoppin' John

Name: Quick Hoppin' John
Ingredients: 3 bacon slices,chopped; 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped celery; 1/3 cup (80 ml) chopped onion; 1 cup (225 ml) water; 1 15 oz (420 grm). can black-eyed peas, undrained; 1 cup (225 ml) uncooked quick long-grain rice; 2 Tbsp (30 ml). chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 tsp (2 ml). dried thyme; celery leaves, for garnish

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 bacon slices,chopped
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped celery
1/3 cup (80 ml) chopped onion
1 cup (225 ml) water
1 15 oz (420 grm). can black-eyed peas, undrained
1 cup (225 ml) uncooked quick long-grain rice
2 Tbsp (30 ml). chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp (2 ml). dried thyme
celery leaves, for garnish

Directions

1

Cook bacon in a large saucepan until crisp, stirring often.
2

Add celery and onion; cook,stir until vegetables are tender.
3

Stir in water and peas;bring to boil.
4

Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
5

Stir in rice, parsley, and thyme.
6

Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.