{Vegetarian Jambalaya}

I love cooking dinner for other people. I don't know why but its just so entertaining and fun to plan a meal, cook it and serve it. Although I do not know if people like being my guinea pigs for my vegetarian dishes :) Thanks mom and dad! Love you both!

This meal is super easy to make so here you go:

• You will need:
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
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{Step one}

Pre-heat oven to 350.

{Step two}

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, celery, green pepper, mushrooms in oil until tender.

{Step three}

Add garlic and cook for 1 min. longer.

{Step four}

Stir in the tomatoes, water, rice, soy sauce, parsley, salt, paprika, cayenne, chili powder and pepper.

{Step five}

Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

It is SOOOO good. Let me know if you try it or change it up or anything! feedback people, feedback!