Hoppin John on Rice Quick and Easy

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.

Start by adding 4 cups of water to a soup pot and bring it to a boil.

Add cut-up pieces of leftover Christmas ham to the boiling water and let it simmer until the fat renders down to create a broth.

Add 2 cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 2 teaspoons of minced onion to the pot and mix well.

Add 1 quart jar of stewed tomatoes to the pot and stir to combine.

Prepare collard leaves by removing the stems and chopping them into long strips.

In a separate pan, sauté the chopped collard leaves in a bit of bacon grease until they wilt down.

Add the sautéed collards to the soup pot, including the bacon grease for added flavor.

Finally, add 4 pint jars (2 quarts) of pre-cooked black-eyed peas to the soup and stir to combine, heating until everything is hot.

Prepare rice by bringing 4 cups of water to a boil, adding a little salt, and then adding 2 cups of rice. Boil for 2-3 minutes, then reduce heat, cover, and let it cook until done.

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