Smoked Turkey Hoppin John

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown rice, instant uncooked (or white rice)
• 1 teaspoon canola oil (or corn oil)
• 3 ounces low-fat smoked turkey sausage ring, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 can black-eyed peas (no salt added, rinsed and drained)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 1 Prepare the rice using package directions, omitting salt and butter.
2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage for 3 minutes until browned, stirring frequently.
3. 3 Stir in bell pepper and jalapeño; cook for 1 minute.
4. 4 Add peas, water, and salt; cook for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. 5 Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
6. 6 Stir in the cooked rice and transfer to a serving bowl.