MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Vegetarian Jambalaya Categories: Cajun, Vegetarian, D/g, Boat Yield: 4 servings 1 cn Italian plum tomatoes (28 oz) 1 c Broth (vegetable, chick, or beef) 1 c Brown rice; QUICK COOKING 1 ts Garlic; minced, or more 2 Bay leaves 1 ts Dried basil 1 ts Dried thyme 1 ts Tabasco; or to taste 1 lg Green pepper; 1 inch pieces 1 cn Black eyed peas (16 oz); - drained Parsley or chives; chopped, - for garnish MMMMM---------------------------EXTRAS-------------------------------- 1 pk Corn muffin mix 1 Egg (approximate) 1 c Milk (approximate) Cut green pepper into 1 inch pieces. Combine tomatoes, broth, rice, garlic, bay leaves, basil, thyme and hot pepper sauce in a large saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower heat and cook according to manufacturers directions. Add the canned black eyed peas 10 to 12 minutes before rice is done. Stir at least once. Remove and discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. This is a Louisiana inspired stew, rich and fairly thick. For a thinner stew, add additional broth. Serving suggestion: Serve with garlic bread. Source: Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes Typed by Dale/Gail Shipp MMMMM