Jambalaya Rice And Beans

Ingredients

2 tb oil
1 c onion
1/2 c celery
1/2 c green pepper
3 garlic
14 1/2 oz tomatoes
1 1/2 c vegetable broth
1/2 ts thyme
1/4 ts pepper
3/4 c long rice
1 1/2 c kidney beans
2 tb parsley
2 distilled venegar
1/2 ts salt

Instructions

Heat the oil in a 3 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring until the vegetables are soft. Add the tomatoes and break up with the back of a spoon. Stir in the broth, thyme and red pepper. Bring to a boil.Stir in the rice. Return to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Stir in the beans, parsley and vinegar. Return to a simmer and cook, covered, 15 minutes longer. Stir in the salt just before serving. ~-