Hoppin' John

Ingredients

• 2 tsp EVOO
• 1 large onion
• 6 oz chopped ham
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 cans veggie broth or 1 box
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 c long grain rice
• 2 15oz cans blackeyed peas (2 cups)
• 1 can 14.5oz diced tomatoes

Preparation

1. Heat oil on medium. Add chopped onion, cook 2 minutes. Add ham and garlic. Cook, stirring for 1 minute.
2. Add broth, raise heat to high. Add 1/2 c water. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, pepper and basil. Bring to a boil
3. Add rice, stir and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer till rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
4. While rice cooks, drain and rinse blackeyed peas; set aside.
5. When rice is done, add peas and tomatoes with juice. Cook, stirring till thoroughly mixed.
6. Serve

-- JMagGuthrie - 27 Dec 2011