Pink Vegan Recipe #115 Spanish Rice

My mom made Spanish Rice while I was growing up in Minnesota. She always fried bacon for the rice, I substitute liquid smoke for the flavor. Serve this rice by itself or alongside any entree. Enjoy!

-Vegan Mama Jodi

1 T canola OR oil of choice

1 onion, chopped

1-1/2 c short OR long grain brown rice. *If you prefer to use white rice reduce your cooking time to 20-30 minutes.

1 bell pepper, chopped (your choice of bell pepper, but green is traditional)

2 stalks of celery, chopped

1 small can chopped green chilies

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1-28 oz can diced tomatoes, reserve the liquid

3 c liquid (juice from the tomatoes and broth OR water to measure 3 cups)

1/4 to 1/2 t liquid smoke

Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

In a large skillet saute onions in oil until soft. Add the rice and cook for a minute. Add the bell pepper, celery, chilies, garlic, tomatoes and liquid. Add liquid smoke and cracked black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for approximately 50 minutes.

Makes 6 yummy servings