Low-Fat Hoppin' John Recipe

Ingredients

Servings: 8 | Preparation time: 10 minutes

1 tsp canola oil

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped celery

3 1/2 cups water

1 cup dried field peas or black-eyed peas

1 cup uncooked brown rice

4 slices bacon, fried crisp and fat drained, chopped

Exchanges/Choices:

2 Starch

1/2 Fat

Calories 192

Carbohydrate 34g

Dietary Fiber 4g

Sugar 3g

Fat 3g

Sodium 70mg

Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the onion and celery for 3-4 minutes.
Bring the water to boil in a saucepan; add the peas, onion, and celery and cook until the peas are tender, about 60 minutes.
Add the rice and bacon and cook for 1 hour or until the rice is thoroughly done.

Fun Facts / Cooking Tips
	Now, searching for a low-fat and low-sodium vegetables meal? You can't miss this healthy vegetables recipe for diabetics. A Southern favorite on New Year's Day, this dish is said to bring good luck. Add a pot of delicious and healthy greens to ensure prosperity!

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