Hoppin' John I

Ingredients

 * 2 tsp oil, vegetable
 * 1/2 cup pepper, diced, red bell
 * 1/2 cup onion, diced
 * 3/4 lbs peas, black-eyed, rinsed
 * 1 each drained, canned
 * 3 oz bacon, canadian-style
 * 1 each cooked, crumbled
 * 1/4 tsp salt
 * 1/8 tsp pepper
 * 3 each hot sauce, (drops)
 * 4 oz rice, quick cooking

Directions
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. Add 1 cup water, the peas, bacon, salt, pepper, and hot sauce; stir to combine and bring to a boil. Add rice and stir to combine; cover and remove from heat. Let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving. Each serving provides: ½ fat 2 ¼ proteins ½ vegetable 1 bread per serving: 470 mg sodium 10 mg cholestero