Quick Hoppin' John from a Western Girl.
photo by GrammaMikki
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1⁄2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 6 cups water
- 1 (8 ounce) package zatarain's jambalaya mix
- 1 -2 cup ham, cubed as desired
- 1⁄2 lb collard greens, trimmed and cut (see note)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha hot chili sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas
directions
- In a 3 qt pot, brown bacon.
- Add chopped onion, green pepper and carrots and continue cooking until onion is translucent.
- Add the rice mix, ham and 6 cups water. Bring to boil.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes or until rice is tender. The rice will not absorb all the liquid. If it does, add more water until a stew-like consistency is obtained.
- Once rice is cooked, stir in the collard greens and Sriracha Sauce. Continue to cook another 5 to 10 minutes until greens are cooked to the degree you prefer.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
GrammaMikki
Elk Grove, California
Retired business analyst, I spend my time caring for grandchildren, cooking, gaming and pursuing my avocation as an artist. I love cooking for family and friends. Now that I'm retired I have the time to surprise busy working kids and their families with favorite dinners