Tony's Hoppin' John

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and lower in calories, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

cooked ham or bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while smoked sausage can be more affordable.

Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat.

Once the oil is hot, add in one sweet onion that has been finely diced and cook for three to five minutes or until the onion is translucent.

Add two cloves of minced garlic and cook for about a minute or until fragrant.

Add 5 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of Tony Sachery's Bloody Mary mix (optional). If not using the mix, add one additional cup of chicken broth.

Add one 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes with chilies and the ham hock.

Add the rinsed and sorted black-eyed peas.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of Tony Sachery's original creole seasoning and stir to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for an hour to an hour and a half or until the peas are tender.

Serve the spicy creole black-eyed peas over rice.

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