Vegetarian Jollof Rice

Name: Vegetarian Jollof Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 onions, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 red pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves; 10 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 2 carrots, diced; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (or use fresh); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste); 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon thyme; 1 lb brown rice; 4 cups vegetarian broth; 1 cup frozen green pea; cilantro (optional) or parsley (to garnish) (optional)

Submitted by Spartan Mom

"A very tasty and healthy rice dish. It is a great one-dish meal."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

2 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves
10 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 carrots, diced
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (or use fresh)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon thyme
1 lb brown rice
4 cups vegetarian broth
1 cup frozen green pea
cilantro (optional) or parsley (to garnish) (optional)

directions

Make broth if using bouillion. (Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add bouillon and stir).
Simmer the onions, peppers, garlic and mushrooms in 1/2 cup of the broth to soften.
Stir in the carrots, tomatoes, spices, rice and remaining broth; bring to a boil and simmer 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Just before serving, adjust the seasonings if needed, stir in the green peas and garnish with cilantro or parsley.