Southern Hoppin’ John Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 smoked ham hock or 200g diced smoked sausage
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 bay leaves