Southern Hoppin’ John
Ingredients
2 tsp Celery (diced)
3 Tbsp Onion (diced)
3 Tbsp Carrots (diced)
ยผ cup Water (for broth)
1 pinch Chicken base
1ยฝ Tbsp Ham (diced)
ยฝ tsp Vegetable oil
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tsp Black pepper
1 pinch Cayenne pepper
1 pinch Garlic powder
ยผ cup Black-eyed peas (drained)
2 Tbsp Brown rice (dry)
ยผ cup Water (for rice)
Instructions
1. Prep vegetables: Rinse and dice celery, onion, and carrots.
2. Make broth: Dissolve chicken base in water.
3. Cook base: Sautรฉ carrots in oil for 1 minute, then add celery and onions. Cook 5 minutes.
4. Add flavor: Stir in broth, ham, black pepper, cayenne, and garlic. Simmer covered for 25โ30 minutes.
5. Add peas: Stir in drained black-eyed peas. Simmer 15 minutes.
6. Cook rice: Steam brown rice with water until tender. Fluff and hold hot.
7. Serve: Plate your rice and top with the bean mixture. Enjoy!