Hoppin' John (Sausage, Black-Eyed Peas, and Rice)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Brown rice, instant uncooked, or white rice
• 1 tbsp Canola oil or corn oil
• 3 tsp Low-fat smoked turkey sausage ring, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pie
• 1/4 tsp Red bell pepper chopped
• 1 tsp Jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 15 cup Black eyed peas (low-sodium, rinsed and drained)
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and butter/margarine.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the sausage for 3 minutes or until richly browned, stirring frequently.
3. Stir in the bell pepper and jalapeño pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the peas, water, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened slightly but some liquid remains. Remove from the heat.
5. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes so the flavors bend. Stir in the rice. Transfer to a serving bowl.

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