QUICK HOPPIN' JOHN

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Provided by lets.eat

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
celery leaves

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.1, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 949.3, Carbohydrate 107.1, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 21.2