Vegetarian Jollof Rice

• 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)

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

onions, green pepper, red pepper, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, tomatoes, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, turmeric, thyme, brown rice, vegetarian broth, frozen green pea, cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegetarian-jollof-rice-401724 (may not work)