Hoppin' John

By Joan_Z

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 Medium chopped onion
• 1 Rib celery chopped
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 2 915 1/2 oz) cans rinsed black-eyed peas
• 1 can no-salt-added drained petite diced tomatoes
• 1 4 oz can drained diced green chilies
• 1 cup fat free chicken broth
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 8 oz vegetarian sausage or mild turkey sausage
• 3 cups cooked brown rice

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet on medium, heat oil. Add onion and celery and cook 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in garlic and thyme. Transfer to a 4 quart or larger slow cooker. Add peas, tomatoes, chilies, broth and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours.

About 15 minutes before serving, heat a large nonstick skillet on medium. Crumble and cook sausage 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Add to slow cooker, along with cooked rice, stirring to combine. Serve.