"This classic southern favorite gets a healthy upgrade that can be enjoyed with meat or as a plant based meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp. olive oil
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1 cup red onion ((minced))
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1 cup celery ((chopped fine))
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1 cup green bell pepper ((chopped small))
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2 cups vegetable broth ((divided))
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2 tbsp. garlic powder ((yes, 2 tbsp.!))
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1 tbsp. dried parsley
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1 tbsp. Italian Seasoning ((see link above to make your own))
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1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
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1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
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1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
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1 1/2 tsp. dried sage
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1 tsp. cayenne pepper ((optional))
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1 medium bay leaf
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2 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans ((or small red beans - canned is fine too. ))
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4 cups cooked brown rice ((I cooked mine with vegetable broth instead of water))
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pre-cooked meat of your choosing ((optional))