Hoppin’ John (Vegetarian) – Alberta Co-op

Ingredients

• 2 C black-eyed peas ((dried))
• 2 T olive oil
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 T liquid smoke
• 6 C water OR broth
• 1 14oz can crushed tomatoes, drained ((optional))
• 1 C long-grain rice