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Name: Southern Hoppin' John
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 small green or sweet red pepper, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 6 green onions, sliced; 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice; 2 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

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Southern Hoppin’ John

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This is a quick and easy side dish that will become a favorite of your family.—Anne Creech, Kinston, North Carolina