HAPPY NEW YEARS (Hoppin Johnny Amarillo Style)

Happy New Year.....and as has become traditional....I am placing my Hoppin John Recipe on here.....With a twist...

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups dry black-eyed peas
• 1 pound ham hocks
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups Goya Spanish Style Arroz Amarillo Rice
• 1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS: 

Add All ingredients to list.  Cover with water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 1/2 hours.

 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.

Enjoy with some cornbread....

Enjoy!  HAPPY NEW YEAR and Eat Well my friends!