Quick Hoppin' John

Name: Quick Hoppin' John
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 c. long-grain white rice; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 6 oz. andouille sausage, sliced into half-moons; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/4-in. pieces; 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced; 2 15-oz. cans black-eyed peas; 3 c. baby spinach

Published: Dec 22, 2015

Photo credit: Photo credit: Raymond Hom; Food stylist: Vivian Lui; Prop stylist: Erin Swift

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

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Start the new year off with a big bowl of this spicy, meaty hoppin' John.

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Step 1Cook the rice according to package directions.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, tossing once, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
3. Step 3Return the pan to medium heat and heat the remaining tablespoon oil. Add the onion and cook, covered, for 4 minutes. Add the pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
4. Step 4Stir in the garlic and jalapeno and cook for 1 minute. Add the beans and 1/2 cup water and cook until heated through.
5. Step 5Return the sausage to the skillet along with the spinach and cook until beginning to wilt, about 2 minutes. Serve over the rice.