Last Update: 07/29/07
ONA Recipe Box -- Hoppin' John
That name got your attention, didn't it? The story goes that for good luck, children would hop around the kitchen table before sitting down to eat this popular dish. Of course, this is a staple on New Year's Day in the south!
Serves 6-8 Printer-friendly version
Ingredients
1 pound package of dried black-eyed peas
1 medium onion, chopped
3 slices turkey bacon, chopped
Red pepper flakes to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup brown rice
Preparation Instructions
Put the peas, onion and bacon in a large pot and cook according to pea package directions. Cook the brown rice according to package directions. When the peas are almost done, season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste. Once the peas are tender, gently fold the rice into the peas.
Nutritional Analysis
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