Hoppin John

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• Garlic powder
• 2 cups black-eye peas, cooked
• 2 cups cooked rice
• House Seasoning, recipe follows
• 8 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish
• 1 cup salt
• 1/4 cup black pepper
• 1/4 cup garlic powder

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic powder, to taste, and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add peas and rice and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Be careful not to overcook; this dish is best if the bell pepper and onion still have a crunch to them.
5. Add House Seasoning, to taste.
6. Garnish each serving with sprig of parsley.
7. Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

butter, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, blackeye peas, rice, house seasoning, parsley, salt, black pepper, garlic powder

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/hoppin-john-recipe.html (may not work)