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

25 min · Serves 4

Based on a recipe from Power to End Stroke: 46 Healthy Soul Food Recipes Cookbook American Heart Association, via USDA MyPlate Kitchen

What goes in

• ½ cupbrown rice
• 4.9 mlcanola oil
• 3 ozlow-fat smoked turkey sausage
• ½red bell pepper
• 1jalapeño pepper
• 1 canblack eyed peas
• ½ cupwater
• 4.9 mlsalt

How to cook it

1. Cook the rice according to the package instructions, but do not add any salt or fat.
2. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, swirling to cover the surface.
3. Add the sausage pieces and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often until browned.
4. Mix in the chopped bell pepper and jalapeño, cooking for 1 minute.
5. Add the drained peas, water, and salt, then simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened but still moist.
6. Take the pan off the heat, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
7. Fold in the cooked rice and serve in a bowl.

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