Hoppin' John (Sausage, Black-Eyed Peas, and Rice)

Spicy and satisfying, this recipe can be easily doubled for leftovers the next day! Yum!

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 35 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Southern American
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• comfort food
• savory
• classic

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup brown rice (instant uncooked)
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 3 ounce smoked turkey sausage ring (low-fat, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
• 0.5 red bell pepper (medium, chopped)
• 1 jalapeño pepper (medium, seeded and finely chopped)
• 1 can black eyed peas (low-sodium, rinsed and drained, 15 ounces)
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and butter/margarine.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom.
3. Cook the sausage for 3 minutes or until richly browned, stirring frequently.
4. Stir in the bell pepper and jalapeño pepper.
5. Cook for 1 minute.
6. Stir in the peas, water, and salt.
7. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened slightly but some liquid remains.
8. Remove from the heat.
9. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes so the flavors bend.
10. Stir in the rice.
11. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled for leftovers the next day!

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 234
• Protein: 11.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 35.8 g
• Fat: 5.1 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sodium: 1057 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
• Sugar: 0.8 g
• Cholesterol: 20 mg