Hoppin' John I

== Ingredients ==
* 2 tsp oil, vegetable
* ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
* ½ cup onion, diced
* ¾ lbs canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
* 3 oz bacon, Canadian-style, cooked and crumbled
* ¼ tsp salt
* ⅛ tsp pepper
* 3 drops hot sauce
* 4 oz quick cooking rice
== Directions ==
# In 2-qt nonstick saucepan, heat oil, add bell pepper and onion and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
# Add 1 cup water, the peas, bacon, salt, pepper, and hot sauce; stir to combine and bring to a boil.
# Add rice and stir to combine; cover and remove from heat.
# Let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
# Fluff with fork before serving. 
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving:
* 470 mg sodium | 10 mg cholesterol
* Exchanges: ½ fat | 2¼ proteins | ½ vegetable | 1 bread
Category:Bacon Recipes
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