Hoppin' John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. dry black-eyed peas
3/4 c. dry rice
1 1/2 green peppers, chopped
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. butter
1 c. tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

Preparation

Cook peas and rice.
Reserve.
Cook vegetables in butter 6 to 8 minutes.
Add peas, rice and tomatoes.
Heat through.
Add seasonings.