Southern Hoppin' John

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Basil, dried
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 can Black-eyed peas
  • 2 Celery, ribs
  • 6 Green onions
  • 1/4 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1/4 tsp Thyme, dried

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Rice, long grain

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 Red pepper, small green or sweet
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 1/2 lb Jones dairy farm

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

Found on tasteofhome.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 small green or sweet red pepper, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 6 green onions, sliced
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

Directions

• Directions In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels; discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute pepper, celery and onions in drippings until almost tender. Add rice, water and seasonings. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add peas and bacon; simmer 10 minutes longer. Discard bay leaf. Yield: 6 servings. Originally published as Hopping John in Country Woman January/February 1992, p35 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: thumbnails-i, container: taboola-native-stream-thumbnails, placement: Native Stream Thumbnails, target_type: mix });

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