Hoppin' John

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)

3 ribs celery, chopped (¾ cup)

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp salt

1 large bunch collard greens, chopped

4 slices veggie bacon strips, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)

3 cups cooked brown basmati rice

2 15.5-oz cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

Hot sauce, to taste

Directions

Cook collard greens in pot of boiling water 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add veggie bacon, onion, celery, garlic, and chili powder. Cook 8 minutes, or until translucent. Mix in collard greens, 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid and salt. Cover, and cook another 5 minutes until greens are tender. Transfer to serving platter.

Add rice and beans to skillet. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup cooking liquid, and cook 3 minutes, or until heated through. Serve rice and beans over greens and add hot sauce as required. Happy New Year!