Skillet Hopping John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. margarine
1 clove garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
chopped ham
1 onion, chopped
1 c. long grain rice
2 cans black-eyed peas
green chilies
1 can chicken broth

Preparation

Saute margarine, clove of chopped garlic and chopped onion. When cooked a little, add the chicken broth, the rice and black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed).
Can add crushed red pepper, salt and pepper to taste.
(I add 1 can chopped green chilies instead of red pepper and chopped ham.)
I had to add a little water.
Simmer for about 30 minutes.