Veg Jambalaya

 

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add the green pepper, onion and celery; cook and stir until tender.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  

4. Add the water, tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings.  Bring to a boil; stir in rice.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.   Stir in beans; heat through.

Yield: 6 servings