Description
A recipe for Spicy Bean Stew

Ingredients

• 1 package Seeds of Change Cajun Style Rice & Red Beans
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, 1-inch dice
  
• 1/4 cup celery, 1/8-inch dice
  
• 8 ounces soy chorizo, your favorite brand

Preparation
Prep Time: 5 minutes

1. Prepare rice and red beans to package directions.

2. Heat olive oil in medium-sized saute pan over medium heat. Add green pepper and celery, saute for 3 minutes or until soft.

3. Add soy chorizo to bell pepper and celery. Reduce heat and cook 6 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.

4. When rice and red beans are finished cooking, add bell pepper, celery and soy chorizo to grains and stir.

Nutrition
Nutritional Information per Serving (1/2 cup): 330 Calories, 150 Calories from Fat, 17g Total Fat (26% DV), 6g Saturated Fat (30% DV), 0mg Cholesterol (0% DV), 880mg Sodium (37% DV), 35g Total Carbohydrates (12% DV), 6g Dietary Fiber (24% DV), 5g Sugars, 12g Protein

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Serves
Servings: 4

Variations
Special Twist: Garnish with chopped green onions.
Ingredient Substitutions: Try using meatless pepperoni found at your local natural foods store instead of soy chorizo if you prefer.
Neat Repeats: Heat any leftovers by adding cold soy milk to cold rice. Use 1 tablespoon soy milk for every cup of rice. Stir in cold soy milk and heat in microwave for 40 to 50 seconds. Stir again after reheating in microwave.