HOPPIN' JOHN

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A New Year's tradition, this mildly flavored rice dish is a great accompaniment to almost any meat entree. Beth Wall of Inman, South Carolina sent in the recipe. -Beth Wall, Inman, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
2/3 cup canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup cooked rice

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute the peppers, onion, garlic powder and salt in butter for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the peas and rice; heat through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges