southern Style Vegetarian Jambalaya

Beans are a good source of fiber. I made this delicious southern style rice dish with black beans and vegetables.

Ingredients:

1/2 C chopped oinion
1/2 C chopped green pepper
3 tomatoes, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1 C frozen corn, thawed
1/4 C Worcestershire sauce
1 T vinegar
1 t chili powder
1/2 t salt
1/2 t dried thyme
1/2 t rubbed sage
1/2 t ground red pepper
1/2 t freshly ground black pepper
1/3 C tomato puree
2/3 C long-grain rice, uncooked

Method:

1. Heat a large saucepan with 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat until hot.
2. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic; saute until tender.
3. Add tomatoes and the next 11 ingredients, and 1 2/3 cups water. stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.

4. stir in rice. Check for salt.  Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.