Jambalaya rice and beans

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOil
1cupOnion. chopped
½cupCelery, finely chopped
½cupGreen pepper, chopped
3xesGarlic cloves, minced
14½ounceWhole peeled tomatoes
cupVegetable broth
½teaspoonThyme
¼teaspoonGround red pepper
¾cupLong grain rice
cupRed kidney beans(cooked)
2tablespoonsParsley, chopped
2teaspoonsDistilled white venegar
½teaspoonSalt

Directions

Heat the oil in a 3 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring until the vegetables are soft. Add the tomatoes and break up with the back of a spoon. Stir in the broth, thyme and red pepper. Bring to a boil.Stir in the rice.

Return to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.

Stir in the beans, parsley and vinegar. Return to a simmer and cook, covered, 15 minutes longer. Stir in the salt just before serving.

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