Hoppin’ John (vegetarian)

By garry53

Ingredients

• 1 T olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 t dried thyme
• 2 (15 1/2 oz) cans black eyed peas, drained & rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced green chiles, drained
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• Coarse salt & ground black pepper
• 8 oz vegetarian “sausage” or mild turkey sausage
• 3 cups cooked brown rice

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from keyingredient.com

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, chiles, broth and salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and cook on low for 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