Meatless Hopping John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup long grain brown rice
1 cup frozen corn
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup yellow pepper, chopped (or orange)
1/4 cup onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
3 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
hot sauce

Preparation

Cook the rice according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the corn, carrots, peppers, onion and garlic in oil for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender.
Stir in the rice, peas and tomatoes; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Add the seasonings; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.
Sprinkle hot sauce to taste.