Hoppin' John I

Ingredients

 * 2 tsp oil, vegetable
 * ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
 * ½ cup onion, diced
 * ¾ lbs canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
 * 3 oz bacon, Canadian-style, cooked and crumbled
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * ⅛ tsp pepper
 * 3 drops hot sauce
 * 4 oz quick cooking rice

Directions

 * 1) In 2-qt nonstick saucepan, heat oil, add bell pepper and onion and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
 * 2) Add 1 cup water, the peas, bacon, salt, pepper, and hot sauce; stir to combine and bring to a boil.
 * 3) Add rice and stir to combine; cover and remove from heat.
 * 4) Let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
 * 5) Fluff with fork before serving.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * 470 mg sodium | 10 mg cholesterol
 * Exchanges: ½ fat | 2¼ proteins | ½ vegetable | 1 bread