Hoppin John

It's New Years Eve...You have just got to prepare some Hoppin John with Goya Yellow Rice to bring in the New Year....It's Good Luck and Good Eatin....


INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups dry black-eyed peas

1 pound ham hocks

1 onion, chopped

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

salt and pepper to taste

4 cups water

1 1/2 cups of Goya Yellow rice

1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese


DIRECTIONS-

1.In a large pan place the peas, ham hock, onion, red pepper, salt and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 1/2 hours.

2.Remove ham hock and cut meat into pieces. Return meat to pot. Stir in the rice, cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top, if desired. Serve with- Collard Greens!

Enjoy!- Happy New Years!