Vegetarian Dirty Rice

1 tsp canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 green bell pepper, stems and seeds removed, chopped
1 red bell pepper, stems and seeds removed, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
10 oz sausage style vegetable protein (usually found near the tofu in your grocery store)
3 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

1. Heat oil in large cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion. celery, and bell peppers and saute until onion is translucent. Add garlic, green onions, and spices and cook for one minute more, or until garlic is fragrant.
2. Add vegetable protein and stir, breaking up with spoon. Cook for a few minutes or until browned. (*If it anything begins to burn or stick to the bottom of the pan, just add some water or broth and continue cooking)
3. Add cooked rice and vegetable stock. Stir and cook until most of liquid is gone and rice is heated through. Stir in chopped parsley and serve.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PEA_NEL_OPE.