Hoppin John

Ingredients

• 2 cups black-eye peas cooked
• 0.3 cup pepper black
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 2 cups rice cooked
• 8 sprigs parsley fresh for garnish
• 0.3 cup garlic powder 
• 8 servings garlic powder 
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 small bell pepper red chopped
• 1 cup salt 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic powder, to taste, and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add peas and rice and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Be careful not to overcook; this dish is best if the bell pepper and onion still have a crunch to them.
4. Add House Seasoning, to taste.
5. Garnish each serving with sprig of parsley.
6. Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.