Quick Hoppin' John with Bacon

Prep: 5 min, Cook: 15 min.

4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1-1/4 onions, chopped
3/4 celery rib, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/4 lbs. canned black-eyed peas, drained
1-1/4 cups instant rice
1 cup water
1 cup chicken stock

Heat a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Saute bacon about 5
minutes, stirring frequently until browned and crisp. Remove with a
slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tsp. drippings.
Add onions, celery and garlic to bacon drippings and saute about 3
minutes, until just softened. Add beans, rice, water and stock. Season
with salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover
pan, remove from heat and let stand about 5 minutes, until rice is tender.
Serve with bacon pieces and pepper sauce.


Per serving: calories 286, fat 3.8g, 12% calories from fat, cholesterol
6mg, protein 12.9g, carbohydrates 50.1g, fiber 6.0g, sugar 6.5g, sodium
755mg, diet points 5.3.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.1, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 2.6, Lean
meat: 0.4, Fat: 0.3, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0


Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny

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