Jambalaya

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cup green peppers, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 ts salt, or to taste
• 1/2 ts thyme
• 1 ts oregano
• 1/4 ts cayenne
• 1/2 ts tobasco
• 1 ts garlic powder
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 2 cup converted instant brown rice
• 3 cup vegetable stock
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 2 tablespoon parsely

Directions:

Saute onions, peppers and celery in 1T oil. Saute until lightly browned. Add seasonings and continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add tomato sauce and rice. Mix well. Cook 5 more minutes.

Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer 20 minutes. Add scallions and parsley. Cook 5 minutes more.

I at least double the cayenne and tobasco, as well as garlic powder.