45
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MIN
Ingredients
- 2 medium celery stalks
- ½ large red bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 (6-ounce) slice smoked, lean, low sodium ham
- 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas
- 1 Tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1½-3½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups instant brown rice
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- Pinch salt
- Pinch ground black pepper
Optional Ingredients
- Hot sauce, to taste
Materials
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Can opener
- Colander
- Large pot with lid
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing spoon
Instructions
- Rinse and dice celery and bell pepper. Peel, rinse, and dice onion. Peel and mince garlic.
- Dice ham.
- In a colander, rinse and drain black-eyed peas.
- In large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add celery, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 5-7 minutes.
- Add broth to pot. Bring to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in ham, black-eyed peas, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
Chef’s Notes
- At the deli counter, ask for 1-2 thick slices of lower-sodium ham for this recipe. Or, look for a thick piece of prepackaged ham in the meat section. In a pinch, use pre-sliced deli ham.
- Serve with Sauteed Greens and unsweetened iced tea if you like.
- For a twist, try using quick-cooking barley instead of instant brown rice. Adjust liquid and cooking time according to package directions.
- To ensure this recipe is truly gluten-free, use ingredients labeled "certified gluten-free." Some foods, like oats or soy sauce, can contain traces of gluten depending on the brand or processing methods.
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