I don't know if I posted this recipe or not, but it sure is great for all
those black-eyed pea lovers.
I took this to a vegetarian club meeting a few months ago and it won first
prize.
Adapted from Everyday Cooking by Dr. Dean Ornish
Vegan
Hoppin? John
2 cans black eyed peas, drained
1 onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
3-3/4 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste
2-3/4 cups uncooked long grain brown rice
1 red bell pepper, finely diced (can sub green pepper also)
liquid hot pepper sauce or hot pepper vinegar (optional)
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven combine peas, onion, celery, bay leaf,
garlic, broth, rice, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat,
then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 45-50 minutes, or until the rice
just cooked. Remove from heat and rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove bay
leaf.
Just before serving add the red pepper and stir in gently. Taste and adjust
seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve with hot pepper sauce or hot pepper
vinegar.
Serves 8.
Jan Bennicoff
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