Hopping John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 to 8 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/4 tsp. thyme leaves (crushed)
2 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen blackeye peas
3 c. water
1 c. rice
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper

Preparation

Cook onions and celery with bacon and thyme until tender, drain. stir in remaining ingredients, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.