Smoky Hopp’n John – Soil Born Farms

Ingredients

• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup uncooked instant brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s)
• 3/4 cup unsalted vegetable stock (such as Kitchen Basics)
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3 (15-ounce) cans unsalted black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained or 1lb dried beans that have been cooked
• 1/3 cup chopped tomato
• 4 teaspoons chopped green onions