Healthy Hoppin John

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A great new year's, or anytime, recipe. it's simple to make, heart healthy, and reheats well the next day. this recipe uses turkey instead of pork and omits tomatoes.

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Steps

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Remove the loose outer leaves of the cabbage to reveal the tightly packed head.

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Carefully chop the cabbage into coarse pieces.

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Discard the core.

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Place the pieces into a collander and wash thoroughly.

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Shake the cabbage slices to separate the leaves as best as possible.

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Set aside.

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Peel and slice both the onion and garlic.

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Set aside.

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Remove the canadian bacon from the package and dice into cubes / slivers.

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Set aside.

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Open and drain the can of black-eyed peas.

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Set aside.

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In a large skillet with a lid , place two tablespoons of olive oil.

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Heat on medium-high heat.

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Open the rice-a-roni package and pour the rice into the skillet.

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Sautee the rice until golden / medium brown.

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Slowly and carefully add the hot water to the skillet.

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Add contents of the flavor packet and stir well.

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Reduce heat to lowest setting possible , cover , and cook until all liquid is absorbed.

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In a large pot , place butter and remaining olive oil.

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Heat on medium / high heat.

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Stir butter and olive oil .

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Ingredients

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rice-a-roni, green cabbage, canadian bacon, black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, butter, olive oil, hot water, cayenne pepper, parsley flakes