Hoppin' John
Black eyed peas, rice and smoked sausage combine to make a delicious one pot meal.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 c onion, chopped
- 3/4 c celery, sliced
- 1/2 c green pepper, chopped
- 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 12 oz. smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 c chicken broth
- 3/4 c long grain rice, uncooked
- 2 cans black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet saute onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes. Stir in herbs and add smoked sausage. Saute 2 more minutes.
- Add rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in black eyed peas until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper.