Crockpot or Slowcooker Easy Hoppin John Recipe/ Quick , Frugal, Delicious

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.

In a slow cooker, add 7 oz of Polish sausage or kielbasa.

Add about half an onion and a whole green bell pepper (both frozen).

Add 1 stalk of celery (optional) and sauté the mixture.

Add 2 cans of store-bought black-eyed peas (do not drain) with their juice.

Add 1 can of mild Rotel tomatoes (including the juice).

Add jalapenos to taste (optional).

Add at least 2 tablespoons of minced garlic (about 4 cloves).

Pour in 1 cup of beef broth.

Add Cajun seasoning to taste (about 1 tablespoon).

Set the slow cooker on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.

Cook 1 cup of rice separately (using organic jasmine rice).

After 2 hours, add 2 cups of cooked rice to the slow cooker and stir.

Serve hot, optionally keeping rice separate from the Hoppin' John.

Cooking Techniques

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