Hoppin' John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices chopped bacon
1 (16 oz.) corn
black-eyed peas, drained
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
2 1/2 c. cooked rice
1/2 c. water
small amount jalapeno pepper (optional)

Preparation

Microwave bacon about 5 minutes on High, covered.
Add onion and microwave 4 minutes, uncovered, until onions are cooked.
Add rice, black-eyed peas, pepper and 1/2 cup water and jalapeno if desired.
Microwave 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.