"Hoppin' John is said to bring good luck all year when eaten on New Year's Day...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 (16-ounce) packages frozen black-eyed peas
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1 1/4 cups sliced green onions, divided
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2 cups hot water
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3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
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2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño pepper
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2 teaspoons hot sauce
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 vegetable-flavored or chicken-flavored bouillon cube
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1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with pepper, celery, and onion, undrained
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2/3 cup uncooked converted rice