Hoppin' John recipe | How to make Carolina Peas and Rice

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.

Heat 3.5 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat.

Add diced orange bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add 1.5 cups of long grain rice to the pan and toast for about 5 minutes without rinsing.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and 2.5 teaspoons of paprika to the rice, cooking for a few more minutes.

Pour in 1.75 cups of water, 1 cup of juice from field peas, and 3/4 cup of field peas with chopped smoked turkey.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke and 2.25 teaspoons of chicken bouillon powder, then stir everything together.

Snip in scallions from the garden, or use onions if preferred, and add 2 teaspoons of black pepper.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover with foil and a lid, reducing heat to low for 13 minutes without disturbing.

After 13 minutes, turn off the heat and let it stand for 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice and serve, garnished with scallions.

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