Meatless Hopping John

• 3/4 cup long grain brown rice
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup yellow pepper, chopped (or orange)
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 3 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• hot sauce

1. Cook the rice according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the corn, carrots, peppers, onion and garlic in oil for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender.
3. Stir in the rice, peas and tomatoes; bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the seasonings; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.
6. Sprinkle hot sauce to taste.

long grain brown rice, frozen corn, carrots, green pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil, blackeyed peas, tomatoes, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, salt, pepper, red pepper, hot sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/meatless-hopping-john-125873 (may not work)