Lucky Hoppin John

December 26, 2016

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You only need 5 minutes to prepare AUNT BEE’S LUCKY HOPPIN’ JOHN -- studded with black-eyed peas, smoky bacon, and tender rice. It\\\'s an easy side dish that\\\'s perfect for New Year\\\'s Day!

1 (15.8 ounce) can (about 1 ¾ cups) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
8 ounces bacon (about 8 strips), cooked and diced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (add more for a spicier dish, or omit for a mild dish)
½ cup finely-diced onion
1 tablespoon melted butter
4 teaspoons minced garlic
3 cups cooked rice (I used brown rice, but white rice works fine too!)
Garnish with fresh parsley; minced bell pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1 ½ - 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Add all of the ingredients to the prepared dish and stir until completely combined. Cover and bake for about 30 minutes,...
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Nutritions

Calories
878

Sodium
235mg
9% DV

Fat
68g
105% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
4g
1% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV