Hoppin' John + Rice - Ends + Stems with Chef Alison

Ingredients

• 4 cups Black-Eyed Peas (Dried)
• 8 cups Vegetable Stock
• 1 cup Basmati Rice (White)
• 2 cups Water
• 1 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt (divided)
• 1 Yellow Onion
• 1 Carrot
• 3 ribs Celery (save some leaves for garnish!)
• 1 Green Bell Pepper (small)
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1 Lemon
• 4 cups Arugula