Southern Hopping John

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. (No. 2) canned black-eyed peas
  • 8 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 buds garlic (optional)
  • 4 c. water
  • 2 c. uncooked rice
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Fry bacon until brown.
  2. Add onion and green pepper and cook until tender.
  3. Combine with peas and water.
  4. Add salt, garlic and pepper.
  5. Bring to boil and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  6. Stir in uncooked rice and simmer 30 minutes longer or until rice is tender and fluffy.
  7. Serves 8.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

292 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.2g 22% DV
Total Fat 14.9g 19% DV
Carbs 28.8g 10% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 2.3g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10359.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 211mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 20.5mg 23% DV
Calcium 26.8mg 2% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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