Quick Hoppin John(6 Servings)  
["2 1/2 c. water", "1/3 c. chopped onion", "salt", "1/2 tsp. Tabasco", "1 c. regular rice (short or long grain)", "1 (15 oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained", "3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled or 3 Tbsp. real bacon bits"]
["Heat water, onion, salt, Tabasco and rice to boiling.", "Cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes (use timer).", "Stir in remainder of ingredients and let stand 10 minutes.", "Eat immediately."]
["water", "onion", "salt", "Tabasco", "regular rice", "black-eyed peas", "bacon"]