3 bacon slices, diced
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can blackeye peas
1 c. water
1 c. original Minute rice

Cook bacon in medium saucepan, until crisp. Add onion, celery; cook and stir until lightly browned. Add peas with liquid. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add water; bring to boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.