Vegetarian Jollof Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves
10 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 carrots, diced
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (or use fresh)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon thyme
1 lb brown rice
4 cups vegetarian broth
1 cup frozen green pea
cilantro (optional) or parsley (to garnish) (optional)

Preparation

Make broth if using bouillion. (Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add bouillon and stir).
Simmer the onions, peppers, garlic and mushrooms in 1/2 cup of the broth to soften.
Stir in the carrots, tomatoes, spices, rice and remaining broth; bring to a boil and simmer 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Just before serving, adjust the seasonings if needed, stir in the green peas and garnish with cilantro or parsley.