Hoppin' John | How to cook with dried beans

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.

Soak 1 pound of black-eyed peas overnight.

Chop 1 onion, 2 stalks of celery, 1 green bell pepper, and 2 cloves of garlic.

In a pot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter and add all the chopped vegetables.

Sauté the vegetables until they are soft.

Add the chopped ham and drained black-eyed peas to the pot.

Pour in 4 to 5 cups of chicken broth.

Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Let the mixture simmer for 45 minutes to an hour until the beans are cooked.

After cooking, add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar to the pot.

Taste for seasonings and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

Serve the Hoppin' John over a bowl of rice, ensuring to include the liquid.

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