Slow Cooker Hoppin' John

Total Time: 10 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ingredients

• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans black-eyed peas (i prefer glory brand)
• 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped collard greens
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped carrot
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 lb ham, cut in bite sized pieces
• 1 can chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup uncooked rice

Recipe

• 1 in a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker put ham, carrots, onion and celery as first layer.
• 2 add 3 cans blackeyed peas and collard greens as second layer.
• 3 mix spices in chicken broth and pour over all.
• 4 cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, depending on your slow cooker.
• 5 cook rice according to directions on package and add to hoppin' john just before serving.
• 6 add more chicken broth if needed.
• 7 makes 10 to 12 servings.