dirty rice

By Jody

Ingredients

• 2 cups enriched rice
• 4 cups veg stock
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups diced white onion
• 1 cup diced green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound veggie sasuage
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In colander, rinse rice several times until water runs clear. Place rice in pot and add veg stock. Bring to a boil then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Do not overcook.

Saute garlic, onions and bell peppers in vegetable oil until soft for about 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf and cayenne and add to rice. Cook sausage in sautepan and add to rice.

Mix rice well and let simmer on lowest heat for an additional 30 minutes, stirring continuously, until flavors meld.