Vegetable Hoppin' John

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (bottled)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1 vegetable bouillon cube
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 12 teaspoon dried basil
• 12 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) package quick-cooking brown rice
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cajun-style stewed tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
• rinsed and drained

Instructions

1. Let the oil heat in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add in the chopped onion and bell pepper; stir/saute for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add in the garlic and broth; increase heat to high.
4. Add in the bouillon cube; cover and bring to a boil.
5. Uncover and add Worcestershire sauce, basil, and pepper; stir and recover.
6. Add in rice and stir to combine.
7. Cover again and decrease heat to medium; cook for about 8 minutes or until the broth is just absorbed.
8. Add in the tomatoes and peas; stir to combine.
9. Continue to cook covered for 1-2 more minutes or until well heated.