Easy Southern Hoppin’ John Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (190 g)
• 3 cups water (710 ml)
• 1 cup long-grain white rice (190 g)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 smoked ham hock or 4 oz (113 g) cooked smoked sausage
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5 g)
• 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
• Chopped green onions for garnish