Hoppin' John
Preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes

2 cups precooked beans (lima, pinto, navy)

2 cups cubed ham or smoked sausage

Water to cover

1 cup instant rice

Salt and pepper, to taste (depends on how spicy the sausage is)

Combine all ingredients in pot or deep pan, and cook until rice is fluffy and ready to eat.

Add salt and pepper as needed.

Maurice Paulk,
Wood River