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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Southern
Low-fat Main dish
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Black-eyed Peas, cooked
1/2 c Rice, white or brown
1 1/2 c Water
1/2 c Celery, chopped
1/2 c Onion, chopped, or
1/4 c Green pepper, chopped
4-5 green spring onions, chp
4 oz Mushrooms, sliced, canned
2 ts Poultry Seasoning
4 Tomatoes, crushed
1/2 ts Red pepper, crushed (opt)
Directions: Combine ingredients in a stockpot or
crockpot, and cook until rice is done, about 45
minutes to 1 hour. A little more liquid may have to be
added. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking as the
mixture thickens whichever method is used. In
crockpot, cook about 4 hours on high, and 6-7 hours on
low heat.
Cook's Note: In any authentic Southern cookbook,
there will almost always be a recipe for Hoppin' John,
which is basically a combination of rice and black-
eyed peas. To this basic recipe, each cook will add
his/her personal touches and I have added mine. White
rice is traditional, but brown rice has more fiber.
Tomatoes are optional. Mushrooms are a modern touch.
In some areas, red pepper sauce or tabasco sauce
replaces the crushed red pepper. In Texas, Purple
Hull peas are frequently used, with Picante Sauce
served on the side. In Louisiana, Red Beans and Rice
are the popular combination. In other places, is found
the combination of black beans and rice as the popular
dish.
Serving size: 1.5 Cups. Cal 195, Prot 9.5 gm, Chol
0, Carb 39 gm, Sod 300 mg, Dietary fiber 1.75 gm, Fat
1.25 (5% from fat), Iron 3.25, Calcium 75
Exchanges: 2 Breads, 1.75 Veg.
Updated from old family recipe. A.Broaddus
3/14/72
