Hopping John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 bacon slices, drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can black-eyed peas
1 c. water
1 c. Minute rice

Preparation

Cook bacon in medium saucepan until crisp.
Add onion and celery; cook until lightly brown.
Add peas with liquid.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add water; bring to boil. Stir in rice.
Reduce heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Fluff with fork.